levy
- A seizure; the obtaining of money by
legal process through seizure and sale of property.
liability
- A legal responsibility, obligation, or
debt.
libel
- See defamation.
lien
- A claim against property for payment of
a debt. Common types of liens include the mechanic's lien, the judgment lien, and the mortgage
lien.
lis
pendens - A pending
suit.
litigant
- A party to a lawsuit; one engaged in
litigation.
locus
delicti - The place of the
offense.
- M -
malfeasance - Unlawful conduct.
malicious
prosecution - A meritless
(civil or criminal) action instituted solely to harass the defendant. Such misuse of the judicial process may be the basis for an action
against the original plaintiff/prosecutor.
malpractice - A lawsuit brought against a professional person,
such as a doctor, lawyer or engineer, for injury or loss caused by the defendant's negligence in providing
professional services.
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