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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...] about LEAVE OF COURT

(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...] about LEAD

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...] about LEASE

The 12 month period for which a person has a right to take up to 12 weeks of leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. … [Read more...] about LEAVE YEAR

The attorney in charge of managing and conducting a case or lawsuit. … [Read more...] about LEAD COUNSEL