On the hearing or trial of a cause, or the argument of a demurrer, petition, etc., the right to begin ia the right of first addressing the court or jury. The right to begin is frequently of Importance, as the counsel who begins haa also the right of replying or having the last word after the counsel on the opposite aide has addressed the court or jury. Sweet … [Read more...] about RIGHT TO BEGIN
RIGHT TO WORK
Some states have laws that prohibit making paying union dues a requirement to be satisfied before employment. … [Read more...] about RIGHT TO WORK
RIGHT TO REDEEM
The term "right of redemption," or "r(ght to redeem," In familiarly used to describe the estate of the debtor when under mortgage, to be sold at auction, in contradistinction to an absolute estate, to be set off by appraisement It would be more consonant to the legal character of this Interest to call It the "debtor's estate subject to mortgage." White v. Whitney, 3 Mete. … [Read more...] about RIGHT TO REDEEM
RIGHT TO COUNSEL
The constitutional right for a criminal defendant to have an attorney appointed by the court in the event the defendant is unable to afford an attorney. … [Read more...] about RIGHT TO COUNSEL
RIGHT TO DIE
The right of a dying person to refuse life saving and prolonging medical treatment when there is no reasonable chance for recovery. See also a living will and health care proxy. … [Read more...] about RIGHT TO DIE