Possession Of Stolen Goods
n.An act of keeping in possesion goods that have been obtained by illegal means like theft, fraud,smuggling etc.
Adverse Possession
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Adverse possession is a doctrine under which a person in possession of land owned by someone else may acquire valid title to it, so long as certain common law requirements are met, ...
Adverse Possession definition:
The possession of land, without legal title, for a period of time sufficient to become recognized as legal owner.
Adverse Possession at Legal Glossary What is it? A means by which one can legally take anothers property without paying for it.
Use and Possession: The right of the parent who has custody of a minor child of the marriage to remain in the family home for up to three years from the date of the divorce, under certain circumstances.
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ADVERSE POSSESSION - A method, prescribed by statute, by which someone other than the title holder gains title to land.
Possession Date:
That time that is mutually agreed that the person buying property will take ownership, control or possession of it.
Possession or Custody of Property
Possession is the essential element for distinguishing between embezzlement and larceny.
VACANT POSSESSION, estates. An estate which has been abandoned by the tenant; the abandonment must be complete in order to make the possession vacant, and therefore if the tenant have goods on the premises, it will not be so considered. 2 Chit.
Adverse possession - Method of acquiring real property under certain conditions by possession for a statutory period.
Affiant - The person who makes and subscribes an affidavit.
ADVERSE POSSESSION A method of acquiring title to real property by possession for a statutory period of time under certain conditions.
AFFIDAVIT A written declaration or statement of facts, made voluntarily and confirmed by an oath.
British Possessions
In a British possession the power to issue the prerogative writ is usually vested in the Supreme Court by its. charter or by local legislation.
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adverse possession Legal process by which title to real property may be acquired under certain conditions—actual, open, and notorious possession of real property, for a continued period of time, ...
Possession
The concept of possession developed from a legal system whose principal concern was to avoid civil disorder.
Possession contains an element of intention (animus possidendi), which distinguishes it from mere custody.
Hostile possession
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: possession (as in adverse possession) that is antagonistic to the claims of all others (as a record owner) and that is carried out with the intention to possess the property exclusively ...
adverse possession
A means by which one can legally take another's property without paying for it.
The legal possession of property. In law, the term refers more specifically to the possession of land by a freeholder.
notorious possession
n. occupation of real property or holding personal property in a ...
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HABERE FACIAS POSSESSIONEM
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HABERE FACIAS SEISINAM
practice, remedies. The name of a writ of execution, used in most real actions, by which the sheriff is directed that he cause the demandant to have... more ...
Adverse possession: Possession of land, without legal title, for long enough - normally 12 years - to be recognized as the legal owner ("squatter's rights").
Habere facias possessionem. That you cause to have possession. Habere facias soisinam. That you cause to have seizin. Habere facias visum. That you cause to have a view.
REPLEVIN: Repossession. Action taken by a creditor to seize assets of a debtor.
RESIDUARY ESTATE: Also known as residue of the estate. Portion of the estate left after bequests of specific items of property are made. Often the largest portion.
if the owner sells the easement continues after the buyer takes possession. For this reason, buyers should always check the public records to know if an easement runs with the title.
Detinue A common law action similar to conversion and also involving the possession of property by the defendant but belonging to the plaintiff but in which the plaintiff asks the court for the return of the property, ...
Bailee The person who receives property through a contract of bailment, from the bailor, and who may be committed to certain duties of care towards the property while it remains in his or her possession.
seizure - The act of taking possession of property, e.g., for a violation of law or by virtue of an execution of a judgment.
Sale - Transfer of ownership and possession of property from one to another for a sum of money or for other consideration.
Satisfaction - The discharge of an obligation by paying a party what is due.
in law, the means by which the owner has just and legal possession of his or her property. It is distinct from the document (e.g., a deed) that is evidence of the title.
unexplained disappearance of funds or valuable possessions;
substandard care being provided or bills unpaid despite the availability of adequate financial resources; ...
Descent: The rules of inheritance established by law in cases in which there is no will naming the persons to receive the possessions of a person who has died.
"An abandonment involves the converse of possession-taking: there must be an intention to relinquish title; that is, an indifference as to the fate of a chattel, coupled with sufficient acts of divestment.
An archaic legal word from the feudal system referring to the actual legal transmission of possession of an object to another.
A business lease usually contains a term preventing the tenant sub-letting or parting with possession of the property by allowing a third party to occupy all or part of the premises.
Writ of Possession An order for the recovery or delivery of the possession of land. Writ of Seizure and Sale An order for a sheriff to seize and publicly sell a person's property in order to satisfy an order for the payment of money.
a trust implied by law (as determined by a court) that a person who holds title or possession was intended by agreement (implied by the circumstances) with the intended owner to hold the property for the intended owner.
Where the owner of land (the landlord) allows another party (the tenant) to take possession of the landlord's land for an agreed period, usually in return for payment of rent by the tenant to the landlord.
**bonitary ownership - possession protected by the praetor even though the formalities of transfer have not been followed.
*cognates - all relatives, whether traced through the male or female lines.
Replevin: An action for the recovery of a possession that has been wrongfully taken.
Reply: The response by a party to charges raised in a pleading by the other party.
Respondent: The person against whom an appeal is taken. See petitioner.
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ยง1335; a procedural device allowing a person in possession of property belonging to another (or owing an obligation to another) to bring an action against all persons who might be interested therein in order to determine to whom the property ...
Replevin - An action for the recovery of a possession that has been wrongfully taken.
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Factor
One entrusted with the possession of goods to be sold in the factor's name. A factor is one who is in the business of receiving goods from a principal and selling them for a commission.
Lessee: A person or entity who receives the use and possession of leased property (e.g., real estate or equipment) from a lessor in exchange for a payment of funds. The person to whom a lease is made.
It is the responsibility of each transferee to ensure that the items are accounted for during the time that it is in his or her possession, that it is properly protected, ...
forcible entry and detainee - Ordinarily refers to a summary proceeding for restoring possession of land to one who has been wrongfully deprived of possession.
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Writ of garnishment - An order of the court whereby property, money, or credits int he possession of another person may be seized and applied to pay a debtor's debt.
Garnishment - A legal proceeding in which a debtor's money, in the possession of another (called the garnishee) is applied to the debts of the debtor, such as when an employer garnishes a debtor's wages.
garnishment: a proceeding whereby property, money or credits of a debtor, in possession of another (the garnishee), are applied to the debts of the debtor. Most often, it involved taking part of the wages of a debtor to satisfy a debt.
discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings. Return to Top ...
interpleader: action by which one having possession of an article or fund claimed by two parties may compel them to litigate the title between themselves, instead of with him/her ...
Unlawful detainer - A detention of real estate without the consent of the owner or other person entitled to its possession.
Unliquidated debt - Remaining not determined; unassessed or unsettled; in dispute as to the proper amount.
PENDENTE LITE: temporary arrangements for custody, child support, child visitation, alimony, us and possession of the family home, etc., until a final hearing.
PETITION: a legal paper that starts a case.
Disclosure - Usually in the form of a request, this relates to the making available of relevant documents believed to be in the possession of the other party in inter partes proceedings.
Legal Custody: Relationship with a child created by court order which gives a person legal responsibility for the physical possession of a minor and the duty to protect, care for and discipline the child.
 See also: Law, Person, Property, Right, State
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