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Garnishment: A legal proceeding in which a debtor's
money, in the possession of another (called the garnishee), is
applied to the debts of the debtor, such as when an employer
garnishes a debtor's wages.
General Jurisdiction: Refers to courts that have no
limit on the types of criminal and civil cases they may hear.
Good Time: A reduction in sentenced time in prison
as a reward for good behavior. It usually is one third to one
half off the maximum sentence.
Grand Jury: A body of persons sworn to inquire into
crime and if appropriate, bring accusations (indictments)
against the suspected criminals.
Grantor or Settlor: The person who sets up a trust.
Gross Negligence: Intentional failure to perform a
manifest duty in reckless disregard of the consequences to
another person's life or property. There is no clear
distinction between gross negligence and willful negligence.
Guardian: A person appointed by will or by law to
assume responsibility for incompetent adults or minor
children. If a parent dies, this will usually be the other
parent. If both die, it probably will be a close relative.
Guardianship: Legal right given to a person to be
responsible for the food, housing, health care, and other
necessities of a person deemed incapable of providing these
necessities for himself or herself. A guardian also may be
given responsibility for the person's financial affairs, and
thus perform additionally as a conservator. (See also
conservatorship.)
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