This is a word of exclusion, when used in describing premises; it excludes the terminus mentioned. Montgomery v. Reed, 69 Me. 514. … [Read more...]
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TITLE
(A) estates. Evidence of the ownership of real estate. (B) Ownership of intellectual property. It is acquired by intellectual labor. It consists of literary property as the construction of maps and charts, the writing of books and papers. The benefits arising from such labor are secured to the owner. 1. By patent rights for inventions. See Patents. 2. By copyrights. See … [Read more...]
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD
An old phrase that means that one who transfers property has the property in hand and intends to hold it and transfer it to the transferee. Frequently used as a phrase during a marriage ceremony which indicates the intention of the parties to be joined together as one. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition The words in a conveyance which show the estate intended to be … [Read more...]
TITLE BY DESCENT
Title to property obtained through the inheritance of the property. … [Read more...]
TO WIT
To know, that is to say, namely. … [Read more...]