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| habeas corpus (HAY be us KOR pus) |
Writ1 that orders a person to be brought before a judge, usually to determine whether that individual is being legally detained or imprisoned2. |
| 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. |
| hearsay3 |
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 entirely4 by testator in his/her own handwriting, usually unwitnessed. |
| homicide |
Killing5 of one human being by another. |
| hostile witness |
Witness biased6 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 previously7 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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