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An easement that was acquired by open and notorious use and without the owner's permission for a period of time, e.g. a neighbor that has crossed over the property of a neighbor to get to the main road for over 12 consecutive years. … [Read more...] about PRESCRIPTIVE EASEMENT

Resting on presumption; created by or arising out of presumption ; inferred; assumed; supposed; as, "presumptive" damages, evidence, heir, notice, or title. See those titles. … [Read more...] about PRESUMPTIVE

By a figure this word signifies the art of printing. The press is free. 2. All men have a right to print and publish whatever they may deem proper, unless by doing so they infringe the rights of another, as in the case of copyrights, when they may be enjoined. For any injury they may commit against the public or individuals they may be punished, either by indictment, or by a … [Read more...] about PRESS

A term occasionally used as the equivalent of "exemplary" or "punitive" damages. Murphv v. Hobbs. 7 Colo. 541 5 Pac. 119 49 Am. Rep. 300 … [Read more...] about PRESUMPTIVE DAMAGES

See IMPRESSMENT. … [Read more...] about PRESSING SEAMEN