Something which takes place after marriage; as a post nuptial settlement, which is a conveyance made generally by the husband for the benefit of the wife. 2. A post nuptial settlement is either with or without consideration. The former is valid even against creditors, when in other respects it in untainted with fraud. The latter, or when made without consideration, if bona … [Read more...] about POST NUPTIAL
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POSTED WATERS
In Vermont Waters flowing through or lying upon Inclosed or cultivated lands, which are preserved for the exclusive use of the owner or occupant by his posting notices (according to the statute) prohibiting all persons from shooting, trapping, or fishing thereon, under a prescribed penalty. See State v. Theriault, 70 Vt. 617, 41 Atl. 1030, 43 L. R. A. 290, 67 Am. St. Rep. 695. … [Read more...] about POSTED WATERS
POSSESS
To occupy In person; to have In one's actual and physical control; to have the exclusive detention and control of; also to own or be entitled to. … [Read more...] about POSSESS
POST CONQUESTUM
After the Conquest Words inserted in the king's title by King Edward I., and constantly used in the time of Edward III. Tomlins. … [Read more...] about POST CONQUESTUM
POSSESSED
This word is applied to the right and enjoyment of a termor or a person having a term, who is said to be possessed, and not seized. … [Read more...] about POSSESSED