Latin: In the civil law. Title ; the source or ground of possession; the means whereby possession of a thing is acquired, whether such possession be lawful or not. In old ecclesiastical law. A temple or church; the material edifice. So called because the priest in charge of it derived therefrom his name and title. Spelman. Titnlns est Justa eansa possidendi id quod nostrum est} … [Read more...] about TITULUS
TITLE SEARCH
A search of public land records prior to the issuance of title to determine whether the current owner of real property has good and clear title to the property. … [Read more...] about TITLE SEARCH
TOALIA
In feudal law. A towel. There is a tenure of lands by the service of waiting with a towel at the king's coronation. Cowell. … [Read more...] about TOALIA
TITHING-MAN
In Saxon law. This was the name of the head or chief of a decennary. In modern English law, he is the same as an under-constable or peace-officer. In modern law. A constable. "After the introduction of justices of the peace, the offices of constable and tithing-man became so similar that we now regard them as precisely the same." Willc, Const. Introd. In New England. A parish … [Read more...] about TITHING-MAN
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD
An old phrase that means that one who transfers property has the property in hand and intends to hold it and transfer it to the transferee. Frequently used as a phrase during a marriage ceremony which indicates the intention of the parties to be joined together as one. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition The words in a conveyance which show the estate intended to be … [Read more...] about TO HAVE AND TO HOLD