Location
/ˌloʊˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A specific place or position designated for legal purposes, such as property, jurisdiction, or event site.
The contract specified the location where the property transfer would occur.
- (n.) In intellectual property law, the placing of a work or performance in a certain jurisdiction affecting applicable rights and remedies.
The location of the infringement determined which country's laws applied.
- (n.) In procedural law, a venue where a trial or hearing is held.
The trial's location was changed to a different county courthouse.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, clarifying the location precisely can affect jurisdiction, applicable law, and enforceability.
This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.