Category: L
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Liber Assisarum
In the Past The book of assizes or pleas of the crown; being the fifth part of the Year Books. (see this concept in the corresponding entry on this reference) [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about liber assisarum is based on the Bouvier's Law […]
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Liber Assisarum
In the Past The book of assizes or pleas of the crown; being the fifth part of the Year Books. (see this concept in the corresponding entry on this reference) [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about liber assisarum is based on the Bouvier's Law […]
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Life-rent
In the Past A right to use and enjoy a thing during life, the substance of it being protectd. A life-rent cannot, therefore, be constituted upon things which perish in the use; and though it may upon subjects which gradually wear out by time, as household furniture, etc., yet it is generally […]
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Life-rent
In the Past A right to use and enjoy a thing during life, the substance of it being protectd. A life-rent cannot, therefore, be constituted upon things which perish in the use; and though it may upon subjects which gradually wear out by time, as household furniture, etc., yet it is generally […]
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Letter Of Attorney
Letter of Attorney In the Past A written instrument under seal, by which one or more people, called the constituents, authorize one or more other people called the attorneys (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia), to do some lawful act by the latter, for or instead […]
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Libellee
In the Past A party against whom a libel has been filed in chancery proceedings or in admiralty, corresponding to the defendant in a common law suit. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about libellee is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 […]
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Libellee
In the Past A party against whom a libel has been filed in chancery proceedings or in admiralty, corresponding to the defendant in a common law suit. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about libellee is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 […]
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Life-assurance
In the Past An insurance (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) of a life, upon the payment of a premium; this may be for the whole life or for a limited time. On the death of the person whose life has been insured, during the time for which it is…
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Lc
Meaning of Lc This is a brief definition of lc; a term used, in general, in the field of procedural law within the United States: Lower Courts.
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Lc
Meaning of Lc This is a brief definition of lc; a term used, in general, in the field of procedural law within the United States: Lower Courts.
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Laity
In the Past Those people who do not make a part of the clergy. In the United States of America the division of the people into clergy and laity is not authorized by law, but is, merely conventional. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about laity is based on […]
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Laity
In the Past Those people who do not make a part of the clergy. In the United States of America the division of the people into clergy and laity is not authorized by law, but is, merely conventional. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about laity is based on […]
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Lost
In the Past What was once possessed and cannot now be found. Developments When a bond or other deed was lost, formerly the obligee or plaintiff was compelled to go into equity (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) to seek relief, because there was no remedy a law, […]
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Lost
In the Past What was once possessed and cannot now be found. Developments When a bond or other deed was lost, formerly the obligee or plaintiff was compelled to go into equity (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) to seek relief, because there was no remedy a law, […]
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Laying Damages
In the Past In personal and mixed actions, (but not in penal actions, for obvious reason,) the declaration must allege, in conclusion, that the injury (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) is to the damage (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. […]