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Legal Terms F CW Puzzle

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Across
trust," a person (or a business like a bank or stock brokerage) who has the power and obligation to act for another (often called the beneficiary) under circumstances which require total trust, good faith and honesty.
to deposit with the clerk of the court a written complaint or petition which is the opening step in a lawsuit and subsequent documents, including an answer, demurrer, motions, petitions and orders.
an intentional delay in collecting a debt or demanding performance on a contract, usually for a specific period of time.
-the crime of knowingly making untrue statements for the purpose of obtaining money or property fraudulently.
the intentional use of deceit, a trick or some dishonest means to deprive another of his/her/its money, property or a legal right.
a crime sufficiently serious to be punishable by death or a term in state or federal prison, as distinguished from a misdemeanor which is only punishable by confinement to county or local jail and/or a fine.
Down
the branch of law that deals with matters, such as divorce and child custody.
to lose property or rights involuntarily as a penalty for violation of law.
the action of taking possession of a mortgaged property when the mortgagor fails to keep up their mortgage payments.
an actual thing or happening, which must be proved at trial by presentation of evidence and which is evaluated by a jury or judge.
physically detaining someone without the legal right to do so.
running away or hiding by a person officially accused of a crime with the apparent intent of avoiding arrest or prosecution.