The release of a debtor in bankruptcy from his or her debts after doing everything reasonably possible to pay creditors. … [Read more...] about LAWFUL DISCHARGE
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LAYING DAMAGES
pleading. In personal and mixed actions, (but not in penal actions, for obvious reason,) the declaration must allege, in conclusion, that the injury is to the damage of the plaintiff; and must specify the amount of damages. 2. In personal actions there is a distinction between actions that sound in damages, and those that do not; but in either of these cases, it is equally the … [Read more...] about LAYING DAMAGES
LAWFUL ENTRY
To enter upon the land of another pursuant to a court order or a court judgment or other legal right. … [Read more...] about LAWFUL ENTRY
LAYMAN
A person who is not a lawyer or has no legal training. May also refer to the average person who is not in the practice of law or someone who is not a member of any particular profession. … [Read more...] about LAYMAN
LAWFUL ISSUE
Currently referring to issue or children of a couple, traditionally referring to children born only in wedlock. … [Read more...] about LAWFUL ISSUE
