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FORCIBLE TRESPASS

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In North Carolina, this is an invasion of the rights of another with respect to his personal property, of the same character, or under the same circumstances, which would constitute a "forcible entry and detainer" of real property at common law. It consists in taking or seizing the personal property of another by force, violence, or intimidation. State v. Lawsou, 123 N. C. 740, … [Read more...]

FORCE

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Power dynamically considered, that is, in motion or in action; constraining power, compulsion; strength directed to an end. Usually the word occurs in such connections as to show that unlawful or wrongful action is meant. Watson v. Railway Co. 7 Misc. Rep. 562, 28 N. Y. Supp. 84; Plank Road Co. v. Robbins, 22 Barb. (N. Y.)667. Unlawful violence. It is either simple, as entering … [Read more...]

FORDA

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In old records. A ford or shallow, made by damming or penning up the water. Cowell. … [Read more...]

FORDAL

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A butt or headland, jutting out upon other land. Cowell. … [Read more...]

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