The rule of law that prohibits hearsay testimony in court, except for specific exceptions. … [Read more...] about HEARSAY RULE
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HEAD-COURTS
Certain tribunals in Scotland, abolished by 20 Geo. II. c. 50. Ersk. 1, 4, 5. … [Read more...] about HEAD-COURTS
HEALTH CARE POWER OF ATTORNEY
Also known as a health proxy or health care proxy, where one assigns the right to another person to make medical decisions should one become incapacitated or otherwise unable to make sound decisions, for example, by being in a coma or suffering brain damage. … [Read more...] about HEALTH CARE POWER OF ATTORNEY
HEADLAND
In old English law. A narrow piece of unplowed land left at the end of a plowed field for the turning of the plow. Called, also, "butt." … [Read more...] about HEADLAND
HEALTH CARE PROXY
A proxy is the person named in a healthcare directive or durable power of attorney to make decisions in place of the person who the document is for (the principal) as if the principal themself was making a decision. The healthcare proxy also may go under the titles of attorney-in-fact and is also an agent or patient advocate of the principal. … [Read more...] about HEALTH CARE PROXY