Glossary of terms by letter
L
Litigation
Legal proceedings
Living Will
This is a document setting out in advance what types of medical treatment the maker of the will does or does not wish to receive in specific circumstances should he or she be incapable of giving or refusing consent
Local Authority Search
An enquiry carried out to determine if there are any potential circumstances that could affect property
Lodging
The process of delivering documents to a court
Lord Chancellor
The cabinet minister who acts as speaker of the House of Lords and oversees the hearings of the Law Lords
Lord Chief Justice
Senior judge of the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) who also heads the Queens Bench Division of the High Court of Justice)
Lord Justice of Appeal
Title given to certain judges sitting in the Court of Appeal
Loss of Use
This is where a property cannot be used in the normal way for some reason
Lump sum order
Order for the payment of a capital sum from one party to another
