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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

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

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

Fr. In French marine law. A pilot Ord. Mar. liv. 4, tit 3. … [Read more...] about LAMANEUR

See also zoning; an assessment made as to how land is best utilized, which also takes into account environmental, business and community factors. … [Read more...] about LAND USE PLANNING