Glossary Law
There are 6 names in this directory beginning with the letter H.
Habeas corpus
Latin for “you have the body,” it is a writ (court order) which directs the law enforcement officials (prison administrators, police or sheriff) who have custody of a prisoner to appear in court with the prisoner to help the judge determine whether the prisoner is lawfully in prison or jail.
Harassment
The act of systematic and/or continued unwanted and annoying actions of one party or a group, including threats and demands.
Hearing
Any proceeding before a judge or other magistrate (such as a hearing officer or court commissioner) without a jury in which evidence and/or argument is presented to determine some issue of fact or both issues of fact and law.
Hidden asset
An item of value which does not show on the books of a business, often excluded for some improper purpose such as escaping taxation or hiding it from a bankruptcy trustee.
Holding
1) Any ruling or decision of a court. 2) Any real property to which one has title. 3) Investment in a business. 4) Keeping in one’s possession.
