INJURY--Any wrong or damage done to another, either to a person, his or her rights or property.

INTERROGATORIES--Written questions (usually directed to an employer concerning employment status and number of outstanding garnishments).

JUDGMENT--The decision of the court.

JURISDICTION--The authority of the court to hear and decide cases.

NOTICE OF CLAIM--Written statement of a claim against the defendant that serves as a notice that the lawsuit has been filed and that the party is ordered to appear in court.

OPEN ACCOUNT--A running billing for goods or services rendered under a pre-existing agreement between parties.

PARTY--Any person suing or being sued.

PERSONAL PROPERTY--Movable items or things that have value and are owned.

PLAINTIFF--The person suing.

POST-JUDGMENT INTEREST--Compensation for loss of the use of money from the day of judgment to the time the judgment is collected.

PRE-JUDGMENT INTEREST--Compensation for loss of the use of money between the time the money was due and the day a judgment was entered.

PROCEEDING SUPPLEMENTAL--A written filing asking the court to take steps to collect a judgment.

REAL PROPERTY--Ownership, rights or interests to land and items such as buildings that are affixed to the land.

RELEASE OF JUDGMENT--An entry on the court’s records showing the judgment has been paid in full.

RULE TO SHOW CAUSE (CITATION)--A written request asking the court to hold an adverse party in contempt for not following a court order.

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS--A time limit for filing a case.

SUBPOENA--A court order requiring the appearance of a witness at a hearing or trial.