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
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
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
In Louisiana. The right to occupy another man's house as a dwelling, without paying rent or other compensation. … [Read more...]
RIGHT TO PRIVACY
The right to be left alone, the freedom against unwarranted intrusion and observation by other people. The U.S. Constitution does not explicitly provide for a right to privacy although the Supreme Court has found an implicit constitutional right of privacy in certain circumstances to prevent unwarranted governmental intrusion. … [Read more...]