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LEARNING

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

Legal doctrine. 1 Leon. 77. … [Read more...]

LEAVE OF COURT

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Permission that is granted by a court to perform a specific act. Permission obtained from a court to take some action which, without such permission, would not be allowable; as, to sue a receiver, to file an amended pleading, to plead several pleas. See Cop perthwait v. Dummer, 18 N. J. Law, 258. … [Read more...]

LEAD

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(1) The primary person. In front. The counsel on either side of a litigated action who is charged with the principal management and direction of the party's case, as distinguished from his juniors or subordinates, is said to "lead in the cause," and Is termed the "leading counsel" on that side. (2) To direct (to lead the witness). … [Read more...]

LEASE

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An agreement between two parties regarding the use of property, such as a personal property (car or boat) or real estate (store or apartment.) It may be oral or written and should cover essential items such as the start and termination date for the lease, the rent and any additional costs, how payments are to be made and any restrictions on the use of the property. The property … [Read more...]

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