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Founded: 499 community property :: n. property and profits received by a husband and ... and distribution separate property quasi community property :: n. in community property states, property acquired ... : community property palimony quasi tenancy by the entirety :: n. joint ownership of title by husband and wife, i ... ee also: community property tenancy joint tenancy :: n. a crucial relationship in the ownership of real ... ty property tenancy in common title cotenancy :: n. the situation when more than one person has an ... y by the entirety tenancy in common tenancy in common :: n. title to property (usually real property, but i ... on. See also: joint tenancy tenancy real property :: n. 1) all land, structures, firmly attached and in ... onal property real estate reversion tenancy at will :: n. occupation of real property owned by another un ... right to occupy. See also: tenancy separate property :: n. in community property states (California, Texas ... pouse. See also: community property property :: n. anything that is owned by a person or entity. P ... rty real property separate property tenancy :: n. the right to occupy real property permanently, ... rety tenancy in common tenant title common property :: n. 1) real property owned by "tenants in common," ... e, like parks and national forests. after-acquired property :: n. 1) personal or real property acquired by a debt ... lso: bankruptcy secured transaction property damage :: n. injury to real or personal property through ano ... l value. See also: damages property tangible property :: n. physical articles (things) as distinguished fro ... operty personal property personalty property tax :: n. an annual governmental tax on real property or ... are made. See also: ad valorem tax probate :: 1) n. the process of proving a will is valid and t ... e also: administrator executor will literary property :: n. the writings of an author which entitles him/he ... as copyrighted. See also: copyright public property :: n. property owned by the government or one of its ... l public. See also: common property abandoned property :: n. property left behind (often by a tenant) intent ... -use. See also: abandon abandonment tenancy at sufferance :: n. a "hold-over" tenancy after a lease has expired ... y tenancy at will unlawful detainer et ux. :: (et uhks) n. abbreviation for the Latin words et u ... ression a chauvinistic anachronism. divorce :: 1) n. the termination of a marriage by legal actio ... y separate property spousal support descent :: n. the rules of inheritance established by law in ... on inheritance intestate succession undivided interest :: n. title to real property held by two or more pers ... y by the entirety tenancy in common cotenant :: n. one who holds an interest in real property toge ... or more others. See also: cotenancy survivorship :: n. the right to receive full title or ownership du ... onvenience. See also: joint tenancy notice to quit :: n. the notice given by a landlord (owner) to a ten ... h-to-month notice unlawful detainer curtesy :: n. in old common law, the right of a surviving hus ... ommunity property dower life estate eviction :: n. a generic word for the act of expelling (kickin ... ve eviction lease unlawful detainer tenant :: n. a person who occupies real property owned by an ... rental payments. See also: tenancy condominium :: n. title to a unit of real property which, in real ... ium projects. See also: common area title report :: n. the written analysis of the status of title to ... lso: abstract title title insurance holdover tenancy :: n. the situation when a tenant of real estate cont ... to a lawsuit for unlawful detainer. commingling :: n. the act of mixing the funds belonging to one pa ... rust accounts for funds of another. adultery :: n. consensual sexual relations when one of the par ... s and grist for scandal newspapers. operation of law :: n. a change or transfer which occurs automatically ... atically upon the child turning 18. personal property :: n. same as "personalty." See also: personalty ... "personalty." See also: personalty heir :: n. one who acquires property upon the death of ano ... y pretermitted heir succession will joint :: adj., adv. referring to property, rights or obliga ... ncy joint venture tenancy in common intestacy :: n. the condition of having died without a valid wi ... e. See also: intestate probate will private property :: n. land not owned by the government or dedicated t ... ernment or dedicated to public use. marital deduction :: n. an estate tax deduction allowed a surviving spo ... community property estate tax trust intangible property :: n. items such as stock in a company which represen ... t are not actual, tangible objects. widow's election :: n. the choice a widow makes between accepting what ... nt and distribution succession will prenuptial agreement :: n. also called an antenuptial agreement, a written ... been "taken" by a previous spouse. pawn :: v. to pledge an item of personal property as secur ... nsed by the state. See also: pledge prescriptive easement :: n. an easement upon another's real property acquir ... on. See also: easement prescription personal effects :: n. things which include clothes, cosmetics and ite ... e, Susannah"). See also: personalty penalty :: n. 1) in criminal law, a money fine or forfeiture ... contractor fails to complete a job. peaceable possession :: n. in real estate, holding property without any ad ... to possession or title by another. prescription :: n. the method of acquiring an easement upon anothe ... ty. See also: prescriptive easement pour over will :: n. a will of a person who has already executed a t ... invalid trust. See also: trust will post :: v. 1) to place a notice on the entrance or a promi ... or recording a payment. 4) to mail. perfect :: : (with stress on the second syllable) v. 1) to co ... perfect. See also: mechanic's lien possibility of a reverter :: n. the potential that the title to a real property ... further issue. See also: reversion possessory interest :: n. in real estate, the intent and right of a perso ... o: possess possession real property possession :: n. 1) any article, object, asset or property which ... ctive possession. See also: possess perfected :: adj. having completed all necessary legal steps to ... itle to property. See also: perfect peculation :: n. misappropriation of public (government) funds o ... roperty. See also: misappropriation pledge :: v. to deposit personal property as security for a ... ise to do something. See also: pawn primogeniture :: n. from Latin for "first born," the ancient rule f ... oes not exist in the United States. personalty :: n. movable assets (things, including animals) whic ... lso: personal effects real property petty larceny :: n. a term used in many states for theft of a small ... emeanor in charging and sentencing. power of appointment :: n. the right to leave property by will, transfer, ... death of the person with the power. public :: 1) n. the people of the nation, state, county, dis ... lands and public and private roads. real estate :: n. land, improvements and buildings thereon, inclu ... the future. See also: real property real estate investment trust :: n. nicknamed REIT, a real estate investment organi ... its upon sale-if there is a profit. ratable :: adj. taxable according to value, such as an estate ... lue, such as an estate or property. quitclaim deed :: n. a real property deed which transfers (conveys) ... also: convey deed grant deed title quiet title action :: n. a lawsuit to establish a party's title to real ... opposition. See also: notice title recapture :: n. in income tax, the requirement that upon sale o ... capital gains. See also: income tax receiver :: n. 1) a neutral person (often a professional trust ... owing they were obtained illegally. recoverable :: adj. referring to the amount of money to which a p ... ehicle." See also: damages judgment recovery :: n. the amount of money and any other right or prop ... ceived by a plaintiff in a lawsuit. record :: 1) v. (ree-cored) to put a document into the offic ... eeding race to the courthouse trial reconveyance :: n. in those states which use deeds of trust as a m ... conveyance. See also: deed of trust receivership :: n. the process of appointment by a court of a rece ... n receivership." See also: receiver quasi in rem :: adj. referring to a legal action which is primaril ... See also: in personam in rem quasi puffing :: n. the exaggeration of the good points of a produc ... seller is possible. See also: fraud pro rata :: (proh rat-ah or proh ray-tah) adj. from Latin for ... e year in which he/she holds title. probable cause :: n. sufficient reason based upon known facts to bel ... of Rights search search and seizure privity :: n. contact, connection or mutual interest between ... with the seller. See also: contract privileges and immunities :: n. the fundamental rights that people enjoy in fre ... t impinge on constitutional rights. private road :: n. a road or driveway on privately owned property, ... ng. See also: prescriptive easement promissory note :: n. a written promise by a person (variously called ... lso: interest obligee obligor usury proper party :: n. a person or entity who has an interest (financi ... lf. See also: necessary party party public easement :: n. the right of the general public to use certain ... lso: easement prescriptive easement public use :: n. the only purpose for which private property can ... e also: condemnation eminent domain patent defect :: n. an obvious flaw in a product or a document (suc ... he property description in a deed). protest :: 1) v. to complain in some public way about any act ... dishonored (not paid by the bank). proprietary rights :: n. those rights which go with ownership of real pr ... hip of real property or a business. private nuisance :: n. the interference with an individual's peaceful ... See also: nuisance public nuisance notice :: n. 1) information, usually in writing in all legal ... Thirty-day notice three-day notice market value :: n. the price which a seller of property would rece ... ich are often called "comparables." marketable title :: n. the title to real property which has no encumbr ... e. See also: contract real property lis pendens :: (lease pen-dense) n. Latin for "a suit pending," a ... ob can be penalized by court order. life estate :: n. the right to use or occupy real property for on ... hter, Sadie, will own the property. lienor :: n. a person who holds a lien on another's property ... s property or funds. See also: lien mechanic's lien :: n. the right of a craftsman, laborer, supplier, ar ... ll sue for the debt. See also: lien merger :: n. 1) in corporate law, the joining together of tw ... and taking one, and wife the other. mitigation of damages :: n. the requirement that someone injured by another ... he lease) to mitigate his/her loss. moiety :: : (moy-et-tee) n. half. Generally a reference to i ... perty, moiety is seldom used today. misappropriation :: n. the intentional, illegal use of the property or ... mbezzlement fiduciary larceny theft mining claim :: n. a description by boundaries of real property in ... g within a specific period of time. metes and bounds :: (meets and bounds) n. a surveyor's description of ... of a parcel or lot are first drawn. lien :: n. any official claim or charge against property o ... ord's lien mechanic's lien mortgage license :: 1) n. governmental permission to perform a particu ... eement. See also: licensee licensor leasehold :: n. the real estate which is the subject of a lease ... sehold. See also: condominium lease legacy :: n. a gift of personal property or money to a benef ... o: beneficiary bequest legatee will lease :: 1) n. a written agreement in which the owner of pr ... triple net lease unlawful detainer latent defect :: n. a hidden flaw, weakness or imperfection in an a ... warranty product liability warranty landlord's lien :: n. the right of a landlord to sell abandoned perso ... to the ex-tenant and a public sale. legal separation :: n. a court-decreed right to live apart, with the r ... n is rarely used. See also: divorce legatee :: n. a person or organization receiving a gift of an ... eficiary devise devisee legacy will leverage :: 1) n. the use of borrowed money to purchase real e ... e been created by risky leveraging. levy :: 1) v. to seize (take) property upon a writ of exec ... heriff's sale tax writ of execution let :: v. 1) to allow or permit. This is distinguished fr ... rson. See also: lease rent sublease lessor :: n. the owner of real property who rents it to a le ... lord and tenant lease lessee tenant lessee :: n. the person renting property under a written lea ... lord and tenant lease lessor tenant monument :: n. 1) an established landmark which a surveyor use ... torn down or substantially altered. mortgage :: n. a document in which the owner pledges his/her/i ... losure notice of default trust deed offset :: 1) n. also called a "setoff," the deduction by a d ... e also: counterclaim defense setoff omnibus clause :: n. 1) an automobile insurance policy clause which ... he beneficiaries named in the will. occupation :: n. 1) fairly permanent trade, profession, employme ... of real property or use of a thing. occupant :: n. 1) someone living in a residence or using premi ... gain ownership. See also: occupancy occupancy :: n. 1) living in or using premises, as a tenant or ... ining ownership. See also: occupant option :: n. a right to purchase property or require another ... ng or upon expiration of the lease. order :: 1) n. every direction or mandate of a judge or a c ... defendant. See also: judge judgment parcel :: n. a defined piece of real estate, usually resulti ... See also: real estate real property partition :: n. a lawsuit which one co-owner of real property c ... sell, keep or divide the property. paramount title :: n. a right to real property which prevails over an ... n's claim of title. See also: title outbuilding :: n. a structure not connected with the primary resi ... arn, cabana, pool house or cottage. ouster :: n. 1) the wrongful dispossession (putting out) of ... ainst his/her expectations or will. nuisance :: n. the unreasonable, unwarranted and/or unlawful u ... evening). See also: public nuisance notorious possession :: n. occupation of real property or holding personal ... e is as if the person is the owner. negligence :: n. failure to exercise the care toward others whic ... gence per se res ipsa loquitur tort no fault divorce :: n. divorces (dissolutions) in which neither spouse ... and South Dakota. See also: divorce muniment of title :: n. documentary evidence of title to real property. ... also: deed quiet title action title mortgagor :: n. the person who has borrowed money and pledged h ... agee). See also: mortgage mortgagee mortgagee :: n. the person or business making a loan that is se ... money. See also: mortgage mortgagor nominal party :: n. a defendant or a plaintiff included in a lawsui ... ed. See also: necessary party party nominee :: n. 1) a person or entity who is requested or named ... ic office. See also: agent executor redeem :: v. to buy back, as when an owner who had mortgaged ... so: foreclosure mortgage redemption notice of default :: n. a notice to a borrower with property as securit ... notice of default. See also: notice note :: n. a promissory note, a written statement of debt ... the note. See also: promissory note non-contiguous :: adj. referring to two or more parcels of real prop ... l property which are not connected. non-conforming use :: n. the existing use (residential, commercial, agri ... eneral plan grandfathered in zoning party wall :: n. a wall shared by two adjoining premises which i ... the property of one of the parties. restriction :: n. any limitation on activity, by statute, regulat ... rated into the title of each owner. theft :: n. the generic term for all crimes in which a pers ... rglary embezzlement larceny robbery title :: n. 1) ownership of real property or personal prope ... ink slip real property title search tenure :: n. 1) in real property, the right to possess the p ... e a probationary period has passed. tenement :: n. 1) a term found in older deeds or in boiler-pla ... d by stairways. See also: structure tax :: n. a governmental assessment (charge) upon propert ... unified estate and gift tax use tax tax sale :: n. an auction sale of a taxpayer's property conduc ... government to collect unpaid taxes. title insurance :: n. a policy issued by an insurance company guarant ... : chain of title title title search title search :: n. the examination of county records for the prope ... e escrow lien title title insurance transfer in contemplation of death :: n. giving property under the belief of the giver t ... lso: gift in contemplation of death trespass :: n. entering another person's property without perm ... for an illegal purpose is a crime. transfer :: n. 1) the movement of property from one person or ... son or shipment to continue travel. trader :: in U.S. income tax law, a person who deals in prop ... ultation with a C.P.A. or attorney. tort :: n. from French for "wrong," a civil wrong or wrong ... nce slander trespass wrongful death take :: v. to gain or obtain possession, including the rec ... eal property or stealing an object. syndicate :: n. a joint venture among individuals and/or corpor ... l dissolve. See also: joint venture subcontractor :: n. a person or business which has a contract (as a ... ependent contractor mechanic's lien subject to :: adj. referring to the acquisition of title to real ... : assumption deed of trust mortgage straw man :: n. 1) a person to whom title to property or a busi ... a trail will mislead hunting dogs). statute of limitations :: n. a law which sets the maximum period which one c ... ies. See also: demurrer laches toll statute of frauds :: n. law in every state which requires that certain ... ulent title claims. See also: fraud subordination :: n. allowing a debt or claim which has priority to ... . See also: subordination agreement subordination agreement :: n. a written contract in which a lender who has se ... ty records. See also: subordination survivor :: n. a person who outlives another, as in "to my son ... are alive they are both survivors. swindle :: v. to cheat through trick, device, false statement ... orm of theft. See also: fraud theft surrender :: v. 1) to turn over possession of real property, ei ... lf up to law enforcement officials. succession :: n. the statutory rules of inheritance of a dead pe ... istribution." See also: inheritance substantial performance :: n. in the law of contracts, fulfillment of the obl ... also: contract specific performance triple net lease :: n. a lease in which the lessee's (tenant's) rent i ... ers and malls. See also: lease rent trust :: n. an entity created to hold assets for the benefi ... testamentary trust trustee trustor writ of attachment :: n. a court order directing a sheriff (or other law ... hat defendant. See also: attachment writ of execution :: n. a court order to a sheriff to enforce a judgmen ... ing plaintiff). See also: execution willfully :: adv. referring to doing something intentionally, p ... on the property." See also: willful waste :: n. 1) any damage to real property by a tenant whic ... ch may include poisonous effluents. warranty deed :: n. a deed to real property which guarantees that t ... : grant deed quitclaim deed warrant estate by entirety :: n. tenancy by the entirety ... n. tenancy by the entirety month-to-month :: adj. referring to a tenancy in which the tenant pa ... e also: landlord and tenant tenancy Thirty-day notice :: n. a notice by a landlord to a tenant on a month-t ... e also: landlord and tenant service trade fixture :: n. a piece of equipment on or attached to the real ... uch damage. See also: fixture trade term :: n. 1) in contracts or leases, a period of time, su ... nancy" is one term for "occupancy." reasonable wear and tear :: n. commonly used in leases to limit the tenant's r ... ble wear and tear." See also: lease personal service :: n. delivering a summons, complaint, notice to quit ... process substituted service summons warrant :: 1) n. an order (writ) of a court which directs a l ... e search and seizure search warrant wanton :: adj. 1) grossly negligent to the extent of being r ... sexually immoral and unrestrained. Uniform Commercial Code :: n. a set of statutes governing the conduct of busi ... s except Louisiana. See also: UCC-1 unjust enrichment :: n. a benefit by chance, mistake or another's misfo ... perty. See also: constructive trust unconstitutional :: adj. referring to a statute, governmental conduct, ... ee also: constitution Supreme Court UCC-1 :: n. a financing agreement form for using personal p ... (UCC) adopted in almost all states. trustee :: n. a person or entity who holds the assets (corpus ... es. See also: settlor trust trustor unlawful detainer :: n. 1) keeping possession of real property without ... Thirty-day notice three-day notice use :: n. the right to enjoy the benefits of real propert ... ay it is only of academic interest. vest :: v. to give an absolute right to title or ownership ... . See also: vested vested remainder vested remainder :: n. the absolute right to receive title after a pre ... pass to him. See also: vest vested vendor :: n. a seller, particularly of real property. ... ler, particularly of real property. vendee :: n. a buyer, particularly of real property. ... yer, particularly of real property. variance :: n. 1) an exception to a zoning ordinance, authoriz ... process." See also: dismissal proof stakeholder :: n. a person having in his/her possession (holding) ... ment or agreement. See also: escrow springing interest :: n. a future right to title to real property create ... lso: future interest interest title landlord and tenant :: n. the name for the area of law concerning renting ... ord lease lessee lessor rent tenant restrictive covenant :: n. 1) an agreement included in a deed to real prop ... o: covenant that runs with the land restraint on alienation :: n. an attempt in a deed or will to prevent the sal ... enant rule against perpetuities use restraining order :: n. a temporary order of a court to keep conditions ... so: injunction permanent injunction restitution :: n. 1) returning to the proper owner property or th ... her a shorter sentence than normal. resulting trust :: n. a trust implied by law (as determined by a cour ... See also: constructive trust trust retroactive :: adj. referring to a court's decision or a statute ... ospective." See also: ex post facto riot :: n. 1) technically a turbulent and violent disturba ... to unlawful possession of firearms. risk :: n. chances of danger or loss, particularly of prop ... so: assumption of risk risk of loss right of way :: n. 1) a pathway or road with a specific descriptio ... s easement egress floating easement right :: 1) n. an entitlement to something, whether to conc ... e also: civil rights marital rights reversion :: n. in real property, the return to the grantor or ... lled "reverter." See also: reverter Restatement of the Law :: n. a series of detailed statements of the basic la ... tracts, property, torts and trusts. reserve :: v. to keep for oneself a right or a portion of the ... e to another. See also: reservation relief :: n. generic term for all types of benefits which an ... r possibilities. See also: judgment remainder :: n. in real property law, the interest in real prop ... ed reversion title vested remainder reliction :: n. gradual change of water line on real property w ... more dry land. See also: accretion release :: 1) v. to give up a right as releasing one from his ... the writing that grants a release. reentry :: n. taking back possession and going into real prop ... ages. See also: landlord and tenant remainderman :: n. the person who will receive a remainder in real ... real property. See also: remainder remedy :: n. the means to achieve justice in any matter in w ... gment provisional remedy settlement rescue doctrine :: n. the rule of law that if a rescuer of a person h ... to the car grill. See also: damages reservation :: n. a provision in a deed which keeps (reserves) to ... reserves lot 5." See also: reserve repossess :: v. to take back property through judicial processe ... upon default in required payments. rental value :: n. the amount which would be paid for rental of si ... alimony to be paid. See also: rent rent :: 1) v. to hire an object or real property for a per ... ice. See also: lease month-to-month risk of loss :: n. the responsibility a carrier, borrower or user ... e is damage or loss. See also: risk robbery :: n. 1) the direct taking of property (including mon ... We've been robbed." See also: theft senior lien :: n. the first security interest (lien or claim) pla ... rtgage race to the courthouse UCC-1 separation agreement :: n. an agreement between two married people who hav ... divorce legal separation separation seller :: n. one who sells goods or other property to a buye ... er (purchaser). See also: sale sell sell :: v. to transfer possession and ownership of goods o ... of equivalent value. See also: sale self-help :: n. 1) obtaining relief or enforcing one's rights w ... maximizing of one's opportunities. service by publication :: n. serving a summons or other legal document in a ... perty. See also: service of process servient estate :: n. real property which has an easement or other us ... See also: dominant estate easement specific legacy :: n. a gift in a will of a certain article or proper ... ecific bequest specific devise will spot zoning :: n. a provision in a general plan which benefits a ... . See also: grandfathered in zoning special master :: n. a person appointed by the court to carry out an ... ting to the judge. See also: master special damages :: n. damages claimed and/or awarded in a lawsuit whi ... . See also: damages general damages sheriff's sale :: n. an auction sale of property held by the sheriff ... so: execution forced sale levy writ self-executing :: adj. immediately effective without further action, ... party the right to try to collect. self-defense :: n. the use of reasonable force to protect oneself ... ndalism. See also: assault homicide satisfaction of mortgage :: n. a document signed by a lender acknowledging tha ... id off the debt. See also: mortgage savings and loan :: n. a banking and lending institution, chartered ei ... vings into the home finance market. satisfaction of judgment :: n. a document signed by a judgment creditor (the p ... ord. See also: abstract of judgment running with the land :: adj. permanently part of the title (ownership) to ... title (ownership) to real property. rule against perpetuities :: n. the legal prohibition against tying up property ... . See also: restraint on alienation search :: v. 1) to examine another's premises (including a v ... e search and seizure search warrant secured transaction :: n. any loan or credit in which property is pledged ... d of trust lien mortgage pawn UCC-1 seized :: (seised) n. 1) having ownership, commonly used in ... by force. See also: seisin seizure self-dealing :: n. in the stock market, using secret "inside" info ... ederal Securities and Exchange Act. seisin :: (sees-in) n. an old feudal term for having both po ... perty). See also: fee simple seized security interest :: n. generic term for the property rights of a lende ... : deed of trust lien mortgage UCC-1 securities :: n. generic term for shares of stock, bonds and deb ... ee also: bond debenture share stock redemption :: n. the act of redeeming, buying back property by p ... ts of foreclosure. See also: redeem inverse condemnation :: n. the taking of property by a government agency w ... e also: condemnation eminent domain chattel :: n. an item of personal property which is movable, ... ments). See also: personal property chattel mortgage :: n. an outmoded written document which made a chatt ... ed by the property. See also: UCC-1 chain of title :: n. the succession of title ownership to real prope ... title conveyance foreclosure title cause of action :: n. the basis of a lawsuit founded on legal grounds ... property. See also: element lawsuit capitalization :: n. 1) the act of counting anticipated earnings and ... for conversion into capital assets. carrier :: n. in general, any person or business which transp ... lso: common carrier private carrier civil rights :: n. those rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, ... ill of Rights civil civil liberties claim :: 1) v. to make a demand for money, for property, or ... the government, it is lawsuit time. collateral :: 1) n. property pledged to secure a loan or debt, u ... ral to the Colorado divorce action. color of title :: n. the appearance of having title to personal or r ... rty based on this "color of title." coinsurance :: n. an insurance policy in which the insurance comp ... e insurance company share the risk. cloud on title (cloud) :: n. an actual or apparent outstanding claim on the ... ion reconveyance title title report clear title :: n. holding ownership of real property without any ... s which might affect the ownership. capital gains :: n. the difference between the sales price and the ... so: basis delayed exchange exchange capital expenditure :: n. payment by a business for basic assets such as ... y intended to improve productivity. Bill of Rights :: n. the first ten amendments to the federal Constit ... ved to the states or to the people. blackmail :: n. the crime of threatening to reveal embarrassing ... e to property). See also: extortion bigamy :: n. the condition of having two wives or two husban ... d to several husbands is polyandry. bifurcate :: v. the order or ruling of a judge that one issue i ... is necessary. See also: bifurcation bequeath :: v. to give personal property under provisions of a ... s of a will. See also: bequest will bequest :: n. the gift of personal property under the terms o ... e been made). See also: legacy will booby trap :: n. a device set up to be triggered to harm or kill ... protect one's property is a crime. breach :: 1) n. literally, a break. A breach may be a failur ... breach of trust breach of warranty capital :: 1) n. from Latin for caput, meaning "head," the ba ... count capital assets stock in trade capital assets :: n. equipment, property, and funds owned by a busin ... . See also: capital capital account burden :: n. anything that results in a restrictive load upo ... perty to reach his home (easement). breaking and entering :: n. 1) the criminal act of entering a residence or ... above. See also: burglary trespass breach of warranty :: n. determination that a statement as to title of p ... See also: implied warranty warranty condemn :: v. 1) for a public agency to determine that a buil ... condemnation action eminent domain condemnation :: n. the legal process by which a governmental body ... eminent domain inverse condemnation custody :: n. 1) holding property under one's control. 2) law ... inor child. See also: child custody damages :: n. the amount of money which a plaintiff (the pers ... liquidated damages special damages cumulative sentence :: n. when a criminal defendant has been found guilty ... in a five-year term in the example. covenant :: 1) n. a promise in a written contract or a deed of ... o compete deed restrictive covenant conveyance :: n. a generic term for any written document which t ... r Recorder of Deeds. See also: deed copyright :: 1) n. the exclusive right of the author or creator ... plagiarism public domain trademark dealer :: n. anyone who buys goods or property for the purpo ... ins taxes by buying other property. dedication :: n. the giving of land by a private person or entit ... perty. See also: quiet title action defective title :: n. an apparent title to real property which fails ... so: chain of title defect defective deficiency judgment :: n. a judgment for an amount not covered by the val ... o: foreclosure judicial foreclosure defect :: n. an imperfection, quite often so great that the ... See also: defective defective title deed of trust :: n. a document which pledges real property to secur ... : foreclosure mortgage reconveyance deed :: 1) n. the written document which transfers title ( ... veyance deed of trust warranty deed convey :: v. to transfer title (official ownership) to real ... ion conveyance deed grantee grantor conversion :: n. a civil wrong (tort) in which one converts anot ... the crime of theft. See also: theft confiscate :: v. to take one's goods or property without legal r ... affic. See also: condemnation theft conflict of law :: n. a situation in which both state and federal law ... y arose. See also: forum preemption conditional sale :: n. a sale of property or goods which will be compl ... ng by September 1st. See also: sale condition subsequent :: n. 1) in a contract, a happening which terminates ... Dad Fauntleroy. See also: condition condemnation action :: n. a lawsuit brought by a public agency to acquire ... e also: condemnation eminent domain condition precedent :: n. 1) in a contract, an event which must take plac ... o the property. See also: condition constitutional rights :: n. rights given or reserved to the people by the U ... e also: Bill of Rights constitution constructive trust :: n. when a person has title to property and/or take ... tence. See also: constructive trust continuing trespass :: n. the repeat-ed unauthorized use of anoth- er's r ... l illegal entry. See also: trespass contractor :: n. 1) a person or entity that enters into a contra ... actor mechanic's lien subcontractor contingent remainder :: n. an interest, particularly in real estate proper ... contingent interest future interest contingent interest :: n. an interest in real property which, according t ... ontingent remainder future interest contemplation of death :: n. the anticipation of death in a relatively short ... e also: unified estate and gift tax beneficiary :: n. a broad definition for any person or entity (li ... beneficiary third-party beneficiary beneficial use :: n. the right to enjoy the use of something (partic ... s is held by another. See also: use abut :: v. when two parcels of real property touch each ot ... of real property touch each other. acceleration :: n. 1) speeding up the time when there is vesting ( ... See also: acceleration clause vest abstract of title :: n. the written report on a title search which show ... e also: chain of title title report abstract of judgment :: n. a written summary of a judgment which states ho ... aying the debt. See also: levy lien abeyance :: 1) n. when the owner- ship of property has not bee ... 2) legal jargon for "undetermined." abstract :: n. in general, a summary of a record or document, ... tract of judgment abstract of title acceleration clause :: n. a provision in a contract or promissory note th ... . See also: acceleration assumption access :: n. 1) in real estate the right and ability to get ... See also: DNA egress paternity suit administrator :: n. the person appointed by the court to handle the ... e also: administer executor probate adverse :: adj. clearly contrary, such as an adverse party be ... the property, such as an easement. adequate remedy :: n. a remedy (money or performance) awarded by a co ... es it, giving cause for his arrest. addendum :: n. an addition to a completed written document. Mo ... proposals or included fraudulently. ad valorem :: adj. Latin for "based on value," which applies to ... per parcel. See also: property tax abate :: v. to do away with a problem, such as a public or ... ty septic tank. See also: abatement abandonment :: n. the act of intentionally and permanently giving ... : abandon abandoned property patent environmental impact report :: n. a study of all the factors which a land develop ... See also: EIR negative declaration law :: n. 1) any system of regulations to govern the cond ... um maritime law natural law statute domestic violence :: n. the continuing crime and problem of the physica ... ravated assault assault and battery diversion :: n. in criminal procedure, a system for giving a ch ... second offense. See also: probation character witness :: n. a person who testifies in a trial on behalf of ... ases and civil cases such as fraud. commutation :: n. the act of reducing a criminal sentence resulti ... See also: executive clemency pardon own recognizance :: (O.R.) n. the basis for a judge allowing a person ... n recognizance. See also: bail O.R. public benefit corporation :: n. a term used in some states for a nonprofit comm ... ts and Lions. See also: corporation zoning :: n. a system of developing a city or county plan in ... овской гарантии . |