Term | Main definition |
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Law | Provisions which regulate the conduct of society, primarily generated by the legislative brand of government. |
Lawyer | A person licensed by the State to represent people in court and give legal advice. |
Legal Father | A man who is recognized by law as being a parent. |
Lien | A legal claim against the property of another person as security for a debt. |
Limited Jurisdiction Court | A Court which may hear and decide limited types of cases, in Arizona, these are the justice of the Peace and Municipal Courts. |
Litigant | A generic term used to describe a person or persons to a legal action. A litigant can be a plaintiff or a defendant. |
Litigation | A judicial contest which seeks a decision from the court. |
Long-Arm Statute | A statute permitting a state court to exercise jurisdiction over a non-resident. |