Lawsuit: A legal action started by a plaintiff
against a defendant based on a complaint that the
defendant failed to perform a legal duty, resulting in
harm to the plaintiff.
Lemon Laws: Laws that require manufacturers to
repair defective cars. If the repairs are not made
within a reasonable amount of time and number of
attempts, the manufacturer is required to refund the
purchase price, less a reasonable amount for the use of
the car.
Liability: Any legal responsibility, duty or
obligation.
Libel: Defamatory (false and injurious)
written statements or materials, including movies or
photographs.
Lien: A claim against someone's property. A
lien is instituted in order to secure payment from the
property owner in the event that the property is sold. A
mortgage is a common lien.
Liquidated Damages: The amount of money
specified in a contract to be awarded in the event that
the agreement is violated.
Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit.
Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are
called litigants.
