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Solemn appropriation. It may be expressed or implied. 2. An express dedication of property to public use is made by a direct appropriation of it to such use, and it will be enforced. 3. But a dedication of property to public or pious uses may be implied from the acts of the owner. A permission to the public for the space of eight or even six years, to use a street without bar … [Read more...] about DEDICATION

A deed conveying the title to land in fee simple with the usual covenants. … [Read more...] about DEED IN FEE

The elements of a defamation claim are as follows: 1. a publication to one other than the person defamed; 2. a false statement of fact; that is understood as a. being of and concerning the plaintiff; and b. tending to harm the reputation of plaintiff. 3. If the plaintiff is a public figure, he or she must also prove actual malice. Truth is an absolute defense to a defamation … [Read more...] about DEFAMATION ELEMENTS

The feast of dedication of churches, or rather the feast day of the saint and patron of a church, which was celebrated not only by the inhabitants of the place, but by those of all the neighboring villages, who usually came thither; and such assemblies were allowed as lawful. It was usual for the people to feast and to drink on those days. Cowell. … [Read more...] about DEDICATION-DAY

Also known as a deed in lieu of foreclosure, it allows a homeowner who has defaulted on mortgage payments who cannot a buyer for the home to prepare a quitclaim deed that transfers the property to the lender in lieu of further payments on the mortgage. Usually the homeowner is required to make a partial payment of the outstanding mortgage in addition to the deed. … [Read more...] about DEED IN LIEU