SPRINGING INTEREST

An interest in real property that will occur at a specified time or when a specified event occurs, e.g. an interest to arise upon the death of another person. … [Read more...] about SPRINGING INTEREST

A durable power of attorney that only comes into existence and effect at the time when the maker of the document becomes incapacitated. … [Read more...] about SPRINGING DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY

A fountain. 2. The owner of the soil has the exclusive right to use a spring arising on his grounds. When another has an easement, or right to draw water from such a spring, acquired by grant or prescription, if the spring fails the easement ceases, but if it returns, the right revives. 3. The waters which flow from the spring give rise to a variety of difficulties, the … [Read more...] about SPRING

In old English law. Adultery. Cowell. … [Read more...] about SPOUSE-BREACH

One's husband or wife. A person to whom one is married. … [Read more...] about SPOUSE