U.S. attorney - A lawyer appointed by the President in each judicial district to prosecute and defend cases for the federal government. The U.S. Attorney employs a staff of Assistant U.S. Attorneys who appear as the government's attorneys in individual cases.⏎
Statement of intention - A declaration made by a chapter 7 debtor concerning plans for dealing with consumer debts that are secured by property of the estate.⏎
Secured creditor - A secured creditor is an individual or business that holds a claim against the debtor that is secured by a lien on property of the estate. The property subject to the lien is the secured creditor's collateral.⏎
Service of process - The delivery of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.⏎
Testimony - Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.⏎