Dictionary of Law
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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prescriptive easement :: n. an easement upon another's real property acquir ... on. See also: easement prescription
adverse possession :: n. a means to acquire title to land through obviou ... o: possession prescriptive easement
public easement :: n. the right of the general public to use certain ... lso: easement prescriptive easement
easement :: n. the right to use the real property of another f ... rstandings at the time of creation.
possession :: n. 1) any article, object, asset or property which ... ctive possession. See also: possess
possession of stolen goods :: n. the crime of possession of goods which one know ... e legal owner. See also: possession
peaceable possession :: n. in real estate, holding property without any ad ... to possession or title by another.
floating easement :: n. an easement (a right to use another's property ... of the easement. See also: easement
hostile possession :: n. occupancy of a piece of real property coupled w ... verse possession quiet title action
constructive possession :: n. when a person does not have actual possession, ... possession. See also: constructive
debtor in possession :: n. in bankruptcy proceedings when a debtor has fil ... n possession." See also: bankruptcy
private road :: n. a road or driveway on privately owned property, ... ng. See also: prescriptive easement
prescription :: n. the method of acquiring an easement upon anothe ... ty. See also: prescriptive easement
notorious possession :: n. occupation of real property or holding personal ... e is as if the person is the owner.
proper party :: n. a person or entity who has an interest (financi ... lf. See also: necessary party party
abandoned property :: n. property left behind (often by a tenant) intent ... -use. See also: abandon abandonment
sound mind and memory :: n. having an understanding of one's actions and re ... ee also: competent incompetent will
sell :: v. to transfer possession and ownership of goods o ... of equivalent value. See also: sale
seized :: (seised) n. 1) having ownership, commonly used in ... by force. See also: seisin seizure
unlawful detainer :: n. 1) keeping possession of real property without ... Thirty-day notice three-day notice
surrender :: v. 1) to turn over possession of real property, ei ... lf up to law enforcement officials.
abstract of title :: n. the written report on a title search which show ... e also: chain of title title report
title :: n. 1) ownership of real property or personal prope ... ink slip real property title search
subpena duces tecum :: : (suh-pea-nah dooh-chess-take-uhm or dooh-kess-ta ... ng a court order. See also: witness
trade secret :: n. a process, method, plan, formula or other infor ... e invention. See also: patent trade
stakeholder :: n. a person having in his/her possession (holding) ... ment or agreement. See also: escrow
strict liability :: n. automatic responsibility (without having to pro ... bility negligence res ipsa loquitur
take :: v. to gain or obtain possession, including the rec ... eal property or stealing an object.
appurtenant :: adj. pertaining to something that attaches. In rea ... t. See also: easement real property
quiet title action :: n. a lawsuit to establish a party's title to real ... opposition. See also: notice title
notice :: n. 1) information, usually in writing in all legal ... Thirty-day notice three-day notice
landlocked :: adj. referring to a parcel of real property which ... which it was created (carved out).
interest :: n. 1) any and all, partial or total right to prope ... nal property real property standing
real property :: n. 1) all land, structures, firmly attached and in ... onal property real estate reversion
record :: 1) v. (ree-cored) to put a document into the offic ... eeding race to the courthouse trial
title search :: n. the examination of county records for the prope ... e escrow lien title title insurance
servient estate :: n. real property which has an easement or other us ... See also: dominant estate easement
right of way :: n. 1) a pathway or road with a specific descriptio ... s easement egress floating easement
reservation :: n. a provision in a deed which keeps (reserves) to ... reserves lot 5." See also: reserve
ingress :: 1) n. entrance. 2) n. the right to enter. 3) v. th ... property. See also: easement egress
indispensable party :: n. a person or entity which must be included in a ... tion to join Olivia as a defendant.
covenant :: 1) n. a promise in a written contract or a deed of ... o compete deed restrictive covenant
burden :: n. anything that results in a restrictive load upo ... perty to reach his home (easement).
seisin :: (sees-in) n. an old feudal term for having both po ... perty). See also: fee simple seized
adverse :: adj. clearly contrary, such as an adverse party be ... the property, such as an easement.
dominant estate :: n. in real estate law, the property retained when ... See also: easement servient estate
encroach :: v. to build a structure which is in whole or in pa ... wn property. See also: encroachment
implied :: adj., adv. referring to circumstances, conduct or ... nt implied consent implied warranty
exception in deed :: n. a notation in a deed of title to real property ... the transfer (conveyance) of title.
encumbrance :: (incumbrance)n. a general term for any claim or li ... and must be paid for at some point.
adequate remedy :: n. a remedy (money or performance) awarded by a co ... es it, giving cause for his arrest.
property damage :: n. injury to real or personal property through ano ... l value. See also: damages property
equitable lien :: n. a lien on property imposed by a court in order ... lso: constructive trust equity lien
divestiture :: n. the court-ordered or voluntary giving up of a p ... nopoly or other restraint of trade.
distress :: 1) n. the self-help taking of another's possession ... rice due to negative circumstances.
descent and distribution :: n. the system of laws which determine who will inh ... nt inheritance intestate succession
equity :: n. 1) a venerable group of rights and procedures t ... ry enjoin equitable injunction writ
estate :: n. 1) all that one owns in real estate and other a ... ife estate probate real estate will
forcible entry :: n. the crime of taking possession of a house or ot ... ce after having come in peacefully.
execution :: n. 1) the act of getting an officer of the court t ... so: death penalty writ of execution
eviction :: n. a generic word for the act of expelling (kickin ... ve eviction lease unlawful detainer
descent :: n. the rules of inheritance established by law in ... on inheritance intestate succession
dereliction :: n. 1) abandoning possession, which is sometimes us ... is building up). See also: derelict
bearer paper :: n. negotiable instrument (e.g. a bond) which is pa ... sion (the bearer). See also: bearer
bankruptcy :: n. a federal system of statutes and courts which p ... y proceedings trustee in bankruptcy
antenuptial (prenuptial) agreement :: n. a written contract between two people who are a ... ave been "taken" by a prior spouse.
all the estate I own :: n. a phrase from a poorly drafted will which means ... he will was written. See also: will
bill of sale :: n. a written statement attesting to the transfer ( ... ther provisions. See also: contract
citation :: n. 1) a notice to appear in court due to the proba ... se is not in point." See also: cite
cumulative sentence :: n. when a criminal defendant has been found guilty ... in a five-year term in the example.
constructive trust :: n. when a person has title to property and/or take ... tence. See also: constructive trust
constructive :: adj. a legal fiction for treating a situation as i ... ctive possession constructive trust
holder :: n. a general term for anyone in possession of prop ... older in due course promissory note
holding :: 1) n. any ruling or decision of a court. 2) n. any ... 4) v. keeping in one's possession.
probate :: 1) n. the process of proving a will is valid and t ... e also: administrator executor will
prenuptial agreement :: n. also called an antenuptial agreement, a written ... been "taken" by a previous spouse.
pour over will :: n. a will of a person who has already executed a t ... invalid trust. See also: trust will
possessory interest :: n. in real estate, the intent and right of a perso ... o: possess possession real property
property :: n. anything that is owned by a person or entity. P ... rty real property separate property
abandon :: v. to intentionally and permanently give up, surre ... lso: abandoned property abandonment
resulting trust :: n. a trust implied by law (as determined by a cour ... See also: constructive trust trust
reentry :: n. taking back possession and going into real prop ... ages. See also: landlord and tenant
redeem :: v. to buy back, as when an owner who had mortgaged ... so: foreclosure mortgage redemption
possess :: v. to own, have title to, occupy, physically hold ... ng the estate. See also: possession
partner :: n. 1) one of the co-owners and investors in a "par ... ner limited partnership partnership
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
intestate succession :: n. the distribution when a person dies without lea ... sion. See also: intestacy intestate
hypothecate :: v. from Greek for "pledge," a generic term for usi ... sion. See also: secured transaction
occupation :: n. 1) fairly permanent trade, profession, employme ... of real property or use of a thing.
ouster :: n. 1) the wrongful dispossession (putting out) of ... ainst his/her expectations or will.
ownership :: n. legal title coupled with exclusive legal right ... st in the same thing. See also: own
owner :: n. one who has legal title or right to something. ... ke one a legal owner. See also: own
own :: v. to have legal title or right to something. Mere ... . Mere possession is not ownership.
riot :: n. 1) technically a turbulent and violent disturba ... to unlawful possession of firearms.