法律词汇表H
术语 |
定义 |
habeas corpus (HAY be us KOR pus) | Writ that orders a person to be brought before a judge, usually to determine whether that individual is being legally detained or imprisoned. |
harmless error | Error committed during trial which was not serious enough to affect outcome of trial and thus is not grounds for reversal. Compare reversible error. |
hearsay | Evidence not known to a witness personally, but which was relayed to witness by a third party, i.e., secondhand information. Generally inadmissible in court, although exceptions exist under which it can be admitted. |
holographic will | Unwitnessed will written entirely by testator in his/her own handwriting, usually unwitnessed. |
homicide | Killing of one human being by another. |
hostile witness | Witness biased against the examining party or who does not want to testify. May be asked leading questions. |
house arrest | Sentence or type of arrest whereby an individual is confined to his/her residence except for preapproved trips, such as medical appointments, work, community service obligations, etc. Often used in connection with electronic monitoring. |
hung jury | Jury unable to reach a verdict. |
hypothetical question | Imaginary situation, incorporating facts previously established, upon which an expert witness is permitted to give an opinion. Most often asked of medical experts in personal injury suits. |
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