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When a person who is responsible for an accident (usually automotive related) fails to determine whether damages or an injury has occurred at the scene and, instead, leaves immediately. … [Read more...] about LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT

To ask a question to a witness with the clear intent for them to follow in a certain direction or encourage a certain answer. For example, what did you think of the horrible noise made by the neighbor? Also see leading question or leading the witness. … [Read more...] about LEADING

Usually refers to a lessor (person or entity leasing property) who has the right to purchase the leased property at a certain price after a period of time of leasing the property. Lease option with right to buy. … [Read more...] about LEASE OPTION

Where a deed was executed before the levy of a fine of land, for the purpose of specifying to whose use the fine should inure, it was said to "lead" the use. If executed after the fine, it was said to "declare" the use. 2 Bl. Comm. 363. … [Read more...] about LEADING A USE

The payment made by a renter, tenant or lessee pursuant to a lease contract or lease agreement. … [Read more...] about LEASE PAYMENT