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MaliceMalice means unjustified, inexcusable intent to commit a wrongful, legally evil act. Malice is a legal...919
Mala fidesMala fides signify with or in bad faith. Mala fide is to be alleged with particularity- Assertion of...899
Locus standiLocus standi is a Latin term, meaning place of standing - a right to appear in court or the right to...1983
Local authorityMere performance of governmental functions by an organisation will not automatically convert an organisation...1011
Lis Pendens[Latin: a pending suit] Lis pendens is a Latin term, connotes a pending suit. Lis pendens is a notice...1255
LimitationLimitation means the period of limitation prescribed for any suit, appeal or application. Courts of Law...747
Lifting the veil of incorporationThe law recognizes that a company is a separate legal entity distinct from its shareholders. Therefore...1531
Life Insurance Business"Life insurance business" means the business of effecting contracts of insurance upon human life, including...974
LifeThe word "life" denotes the life of a human being, unless the contrary appears from the context. [See,...908
LienLien is used by individuals, businesses, and lenders to secure payment for a debt. A lien can be placed...716