med. jur. That space of time between two fits of insanity, during which a person non compos mentis is completely restored to the perfect enjoyment of reason upon every subject upon which the mind was previously cognizant. … [Read more...]
LUMP SUM
In a single payment or a single installment. … [Read more...]
LUCID INTERVALS
In medical jurisprudence. Intervals occurring in the mental life of an insane person during which he is completely restored to the use of his reason, or so far restored that he has sufficient intelligence, judgment, and will to enter into contractual relations, or perform other legal acts, without disqualification by reason of his disease. See Insanity. … [Read more...]
LUMP SUM CONTRACT
A contract that is payable for performance in one single lump sum and with no division. … [Read more...]
LUCRA NUPTIALIA
Latin: In Roman law. A term including everything which a husband or wife, as such, acquires from the estate of the other, either before the marriage, or on agreeing to it, or during its continuance, or after its dissolution, and whether the acquisition is by pure gift, or by virtue of the marriage contract, or against the will of the other party by law or statute. See Mackeld. … [Read more...]