The plaintiff or party suing in a real action. Co. Litt. 127. … [Read more...] about DEMANDANT
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DEMISE
(A) contracts. In its most extended signification, it is a conveyance either in fee, for life, or for years. In its more technical meaning, it is a lease or conveyance for a term of years. (B) persons. A term nearly synonymous with death. It is usually applied in England to the death of the king or queen. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition (noun) - In conveyancing. A … [Read more...] about DEMISE
DEMANDRESS
A female demandant. … [Read more...] about DEMANDRESS
DEMISI
Lat. I have demised or leased. Demisi, coneessi, et ad firmam tradidi; have demised, granted, and to farm let The usual operative words in ancient leases, as the corresponding English words are in the modera forms. 2 Bl. Comm. 317, 318. Koch v. Hustis, 113 Wis. 599, 87 N. W. 834; Kinney y. Watts, 14 Wend. (N. Y.) 40. … [Read more...] about DEMISI
DEMEASE
In old English law. Death. … [Read more...] about DEMEASE