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...]

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...]

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...]

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

A case that is recognized as being a decision which has authority on a particular issue. Among the various cases that are argued and determined in the courts, some, from their important character, have demanded more than usual attention from the judges, and from this circumstance are frequently looked upon as having settled or determined the law upon all points involved in'such … [Read more...]