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USE

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(A) estates. A confidence reposed in another, who was made tenant of the land or terre tenant, that he should dispose of the land according to the intention of the cestui que use, or him to whose use it was granted, and suffer him to take the profits. 2. In order to create a use, there must always be a good Consideration; though, when once raised, it may be passed by grant to a … [Read more...]

UNLAWFUL DETENTION

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Where a person is kept in custody against their will. Kidnapping. Wrongful imprisionment. … [Read more...]

UNQUES PRIST

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L. Fr. Always ready. Cowell. Another form of tout temps prist. … [Read more...]

UNLAWFUL ENTRY

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Trespass, usually the unlawful entering of the property of another without consent using force or fraudulent means. … [Read more...]

UNREALIZED

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Not realized. Not yet recognized. Not yet official, e.g. unrealized gain. … [Read more...]

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