Fair market value
The price that a normal buyer would pay
Fee waiver
A document that lets someone file court papers for free or at a reduced cost.
Felony
A serious crime that is punishable by more than one year in prison
Filing fee
Fee charged for filing court documents
Forced sale
When property is taken from the owner and sold as authorized by a court order. Examples include orders related to bankruptcy or foreclosure.
Forcible entry
Taking possession of a building or land through force or serious threat
Foreclosure
A forced sale of property when a person doesn't make payments on a loan
Foreperson
A jury member who speaks for the entire jury
Foreseeable risk
The chances of damage that a reasonable person could anticipate
Forfeit
To lose property or rights as a penalty for violating the law
Forger
Someone who creates or uses a false document or signature
Forum
The court where a lawsuit is filed
Forcible rape
Sexual intercourse or attempted sexual intercourse with a female against her will by force or threat of force Penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim. Attempts or assaults to commit rape are also included; however, statutory rape and incest are excluded.
Forgery and counterfeiting
Making, altering, uttering, or possessing, with intent to deceive.
Fraud
The deception of someone(s) with intent to cause damage (not including forgeries and counterfeiting).
Fondling
The touching of the private body parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification, forcibly and/or against that person’s will or in instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent.
False pretenses
The intentional use of deception to obtain things of value.
Filing status
A person's family situation for tax purposes: Single, married filing jointly, married filing separately, head of household, or qualifying widow.
