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UNLAWFUL DETAINER

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An act of holding or retaining possession of property (typically real property) without a legal right to do so. The word "Detain" means to prevent from proceeding or to hold back someone or something - such as when police "detain" someone. The term "unlawful detainer" is most commonly used to refer to the act of a tenant who is in possession of real property (such as living in … [Read more...]

UTILIDAD

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Span. In Spanish law. The profit of a thing. White, New Recop. b. 2, tit. 2, c. 1 … [Read more...]

UTILIS

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Lat. In the civil law. Useful ; beneficial; equitable; available. Actio utilis, an equitable action. Calvin. Dies utilis, an available day. … [Read more...]

UTILITY PATENT

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A type of patent where the invention results in a useful function, as opposed to a design patent which is merely aesthetic. A utility patent's duration is 20 years from date of filing the application. … [Read more...]

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