A demand properly made as to form time and place by a person lawfully authorized. … [Read more...] about LEGAL DEMAND
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LEGABILIS
In old English law. That which may be bequeathed. CowelL … [Read more...] about LEGABILIS
LEGAL DETRIMENT
An disadvantage that one agrees to experience as part of a legal contract or obligation, e.g. a person who stops smoking for one month because their relative offered $500 if completed. … [Read more...] about LEGAL DETRIMENT
LEGACY
A bequest or gift of personal property by last will and testament Browne v. Cogswell, 5 Allen (Mass.) 557; Evans v. Price, 118 111. 593, 8 N. E. 854; Probate Court y. Matthews, 6 Vt 274; In re Karr, 2 How. Prac. N. S. (N. Y.) 409; Nye v. Grand Lodge, 9 Ind. App. 131, 36 N. E. 429; Ky. St 1903, … [Read more...] about LEGACY
LEGAL DUTY
A duty which is imposed upon a person by law, e.g. the duty of parents to care for children until the children reach the age of the majority. … [Read more...] about LEGAL DUTY