In the place of a parent. 2. It is frequently important in cases of devises and bequests, to ascertain whether the testator did or did not stand towards the devisee or legatee, in loco parentis. In general, those who assume the parental character may be considered as standing in that relation but this character must clearly appear. 3. The fact of his so standing may be shown by … [Read more...] about LOCO PARENTIS
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LODEMANAGE
The hire of a pilot for conducting a vessel from one place to another. CowelL … [Read more...] about LODEMANAGE
LOCATIO CONDUCTIO
Civil law. Location conduction is a consensual contract, by which a person becomes bound to deliver to another the use of a thing for a certain time, or to do work at. a certain price. 1 Bouv. Inst. n. 984. … [Read more...] about LOCATIO CONDUCTIO
LOCOCESSION
The act of giving place. … [Read more...] about LOCOCESSION
LODGER
One who has a right to inhabit another man's house. He has not the same right as a tenant; and is not entitled to the same notice to quit. … [Read more...] about LODGER