A term of Roman law used to denote a mode of acquisition of property. It corresponds very nearly to the term "prescription." But the prescription of Roman law differed from that of the English law, in this: that no mala fide possessor (i.e., person in possession knowingly of the property of another) could, by however long a period, acquire title by possession merely. The two … [Read more...] about USUCAPIO, OR USUCAPTIO
USURARIUS
In old English law. A usurer. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 52, … [Read more...] about USURARIUS
USUARIUS
Lat. In the civil law. One who had the mere use of a thing belonging to another for the purpose of supplying his daily wants; a usuary. Dig. 7, 8, 10, pr.; Calvin. … [Read more...] about USUARIUS
URE
L. Fr. Effect; practice. Mis en tire, put in practice; carried into effect Kelham. … [Read more...] about URE
USE AND OCCUPATION
When a contract has been made, either by express or implied agreement, for the use of a house or other real estate, where there was no amount of rent fixed and ascertained, the landlord can recover a reasonable rent in an action of assumpsit for use and occupation. … [Read more...] about USE AND OCCUPATION