Also known as: laudat · laudavit · laudatus · laudamentum · laudatio · laudator · laudemium · laudum · laud · award · approval
Written by attorneys · grounded in primary & secondary sources — see below
2 senses
To name or cite a source as authority in legal argument or writing.
To determine or pass upon a case in a judicial capacity.
Each sense below has its own examples, sources, and questions.
To name or cite a source as authority in legal argument or writing.
Lars Lindstrom represented a judge before the judicial conduct commission. Counsel laudared the provision allowing a judge to speak at a law-related event even when fundraising occurs. The panel evaluated the citation and concluded the judge's appearance fell within the permitted exception.
Lena Lawson advised a firm partner on a government contract bid. She laudared the professional conduct rule barring political contributions made to secure legal engagements. The partner withdrew the contribution after reviewing the cited prohibition.
To determine or pass upon a case in a judicial capacity.
Yes. Historically the verb referred to the judicial determination or passing upon of a case.
Leonard Lowe sued for future lost wages after a disabling injury. His attorney laudared the restatement section requiring reduction of future losses to present worth. The jury applied the cited measure and returned a discounted award.
Latoya Lane claimed a painting under her father's will. Her lawyer laudared the restatement section preserving the devise when the item remains in the estate. The probate court awarded the painting to Lane after reviewing the citation.
Lunar Dynamics faced a large punitive award in a product liability trial. Counsel laudared the three guideposts for assessing excessiveness under due process. The appellate court reduced the award after applying the cited factors.
Lance Lee brought a successful derivative action on behalf of a limited liability company. His attorney laudared the uniform act section authorizing recovery of reasonable expenses from the company's recovery. The court awarded fees after reviewing the citation.
It denotes the act of naming or citing a source as authority in legal argument or writing.
A lawyer or judge may laudare a rule or precedent when citing it as controlling authority in a brief or opinion.
…proved the existence of the commissions he would confine further remarks to three questions: (1) whether the Supreme Court can award the writ of mandamus in any case; (2) whether it will lie to a Secretary of State in any case whatever; and (3) whether in the present case the court may award a mandamus to James Madison,…