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Dictionary of Law Terms: Locus

Livery of seisin. A delivery of possession of lands by the alienor to the alienee. In former times when the feoffments were used, livery of seisin was indispensably necessary to complete a gift or alienation of lands. Locus in quo. The place where anything is alleged to be done in pleading, etc. Locus pœnitentiæ-a place of penitence. The position of a party who may recede from a contract or bargain which he is about to enter into or make. Lucri causa. For the cause or purpose of gain.

Lunatic. One who has had understanding, but, by grief, disease, or other accident, has lost the use of his reason generally, though he may have lucid intervals.

Maihem, or Mayhem. The violently depriving another of the use of such members as may render him less able, in fighting, either to defend himself or to annoy his adversary.

Mainprise. The surrendering a person into friendly custody, upon giving security that he shall be forthcoming at the time and place required. The writ of mainprise is obsolete. Majority. The being of full age.

Mala in se. Wrong in themselves.