Felony - A serious crime, usually punishable by at least one year in prison.⏎
Family farmer - An individual, individual and spouse, corporation, or partnership engaged in a farming operation that meets certain debt limits and other statutory criteria for filing a petition under Chapter 12.⏎
Joint petition - One bankruptcy petition filed by a husband and wife together.⏎
Information - A formal accusation by a government attorney that the defendant committed a misdemeanor. See also indictment.⏎
Interrogatories - A form of discovery consisting of written questions to be answered in writing and under oath.⏎