Harvard College & Massachusetts General Hospital v. Armory (1830) is a famous case from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court that is credited for establishing the prudent investor rule. The case involved a trust where Armory, the defendant, was the trustee.
Hate Crimes Act of 2009, which is also known as the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, is an act of Congress which was passed on October 22, 2009.
The Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA) was a major bipartisan piece of legislation that attempted to resolve many of the voter registration issues that were highlighted by the 2000 presidential election.
Hazard insurance is coverage that protects a homeowner and/or business owner against physical damages caused by unexpected and sudden events such as fires, severe storms, and other events. The homeowner or business owner will receive compensation to cover the cost of any damage incurred if the specific event is covered by the insurance policy.
Head of household refers to the primary person who provides for a family.
A head of state is the public representative of a country. In the United States, the head of state is known as the President.
Headnote, in a printed legal opinion, is the summary appearing above the decision that summarizes the key legal points of the case. The headnote is generally written by third party publishers. It must be noted that headnotes do not form a part of the judgment and are not binding precedents.
A health care declaration is a written legal document that sets out how a person should be cared for in case of an emergency or incapacity.
A health care directive is a written legal document that sets out how a person should be cared for in case of an emergency or incapacity.
Hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of whatever it asserts, which is then offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter. The problem with hearsay is that when the person being quoted is not present, it becomes impossible to establish credibility. As a result, hearsay evidence is generally not admissible in court.
