Scotch law. The condition or state of a person who is in his ordinary health and capacity, and not a minor, nor cognosced as an idiot or madman, nor under interdiction. He is then said to be in Iiege poustie, or in legitima potestati, and he has full power of disposal of his property. … [Read more...] about LIEGE POUSTIE
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LICET
Latin: From the verb "licere," Although; notwithstanding. Importing, in this sense, a direct affirmation. Also, it is allowed, it is permissible. Licet ssepius requisitus. (Although often requested.) In pleading. A phrase used in the old Latin forms of declarations, and literally translated in the modern precedents. Yel. 66; 2 Chit. PI. 90; 1 Chit. PL 331. The clause in a … [Read more...] about LICET
LIEGEMAN
He that oweth allegiance. Cowell. … [Read more...] about LIEGEMAN
LICET SAEPIUS REQUISITUS
pleading. practice. Although often requested. It is usually alleged in the declaration that the defendant, licet saepius requisitus, he did not perform the contract, the violation of which is the foundation of the action. The allegation is generally sufficient when a request is not parcel of the contract. Indeed, in such cases it is unnecessary even to lay a general request, … [Read more...] about LICET SAEPIUS REQUISITUS
LIEGER, OR LEGER
A resident ambassador. … [Read more...] about LIEGER, OR LEGER