Simple English definitions for legal terms
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A false return is when someone, like a court official or process server, lies and says they did something they didn't actually do. For example, they might say they served legal papers when they didn't. This is not allowed and can have serious consequences. Return can also mean bringing something back to a court or reporting what was done with it, like a report of voting results or the profit made on an investment after expenses are taken out.
A false return is when a court official or process server lies about serving legal documents or taking some other action. It can also refer to an official report that contains incorrect information.
These examples illustrate how a false return can occur when someone intentionally provides false information in an official report or document.