Land that is surrounded by the property of others so that entrance is impossible without the use of the land of another, such as pursuant to an easement. An expression sometimes applied to a piece of land belonging to one person and surrounded by land belonging to other persons, so that it cannot be approached except over their land. L. R. 13 Ch. Div. 70S; Sweet … [Read more...] about LANDLOCKED
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LAKE
A large body of water, contained In a depression of the earth's surface, and supplied from the drainage of a more or less extended area. Webster. See Jones v. Ibee. 77 Mich. 35, 43 N. W. 855; Ne-pee-nauk Club v. Wilson, 96 Wis. 290, 71 N. W. 061. The fact that there is a current from a higher to a lower level does not make that a river which would otherwise be a lake; and the … [Read more...] about LAKE
LAND TRUST
A trust where the trustee has title of the property but the beneficiary has the power to manage the property and derive the benefits and proceeds of efforts such as income. … [Read more...] about LAND TRUST
LANDLORD
He who rents or leases real estate to another. 2. He is bound to perform certain duties and is entitled to certain rights, which will here be briefly considered. 1st. His obligations are, 1. To perform all the express covenants into which he has entered in making the lease. 2. To secure to the tenant the quiet enjoyment of the premises leased; but a tenant for years has no … [Read more...] about LANDLORD
LAMANEUR
Fr. In French marine law. A pilot Ord. Mar. liv. 4, tit 3. … [Read more...] about LAMANEUR