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After the fact See Ex POST FACTO … [Read more...] about POST FACTO

In English law. An abolished writ given by statute of Marlbridge, 52 Hen. III. c. 30, which provided that when the number of alienations or descents exceeded the usual degrees, a new writ should be allowed, without any mention of degrees at all. … [Read more...] about POST, WRIT OF ENTRY IN

Relating to possession; founded On possession; contemplating or claiming possession. Possessory action. See next title. Possessory claim. The title of a pre-emptor of public lands who has filed his declaratory statement but has not 'paid for the land. Enoch v. Pofcaue Falls & N. Ry. Co., 6 Wash. 393, 33 ac. 966. Possessory judgment. In Scotch practice. A judgment which … [Read more...] about POSSESSORY

An action which has for its Immediate object to obtain or recover the actual possession of the subject matter ; as distinguished from an action which merely seeks to vindicate the plaintiffs title, or which involves the bare right only; the latter being called a "petitory" action. An action founded pn possession. Trespass for injuries to personal property ia called a … [Read more...] about POSSESSORY ACTION

A right to possess, occupy or otherwise use a parcel of real estate (as opposed to a right claiming title or ownership of real estate.) … [Read more...] about POSSESSORY INTEREST