Lien A claim against property. Life Estate A lifetime interest in property. This interest terminates upon the death of the individual. A notice advising those interested to examine the pending legal action. Litigation A litigant is a party to a lawsuit.
Litigation is everything associated with trial depositions, motions, arguing before a jury, etc.
M alfeasance Top of Page Performance of a wrongful act. Malpractice Negligent performance by a professional person. Mandamus Command, name of summary writ which issues from court of superior jurisdiction and is directed to command performance of specific duty which relater is entitled to have performed. A minor offense that is less serious than a felony or gross misdemeanor and is usually punishable by a fine or a short term of imprisonment of one year or less. The improper performance of a lawful act.