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RIGHT OF ENTRY

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A right of entry is the right of taking or resuming possession of land by entering on it in a peaceable manner. … [Read more...]

RIGHT TO COUNSEL

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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...]

RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL

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A contract clause that provides a party the right to be the first to be entitled to accept an offer before others are so offered or entitled to accept. … [Read more...]

RIGHT TO DIE

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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...]

RIGHT OF HABITATION

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In Louisiana. The right to occupy another man's house as a dwelling, without paying rent or other compensation. … [Read more...]

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