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Abeyance
Abeyance is a state of expectancy in respect of property, titles or office, when the right to them is not vested in any one person, but awaits the appearance or determination of the true owner.
Abeyance is a state of expectancy in respect of property, titles or office, when the right to them is not vested in any one person, but awaits the appearance or determination of the true owner.
Accession
Accession has different definitions depending upon its application.
Accession has different definitions depending upon its application.
Accession (property law)
Accession has different definitions depending upon its application.
Accession has different definitions depending upon its application.
Air rights
Air rights are a type of development right in real estate, referring to the empty space above a property.
Air rights are a type of development right in real estate, referring to the empty space above a property.
Alienated land
Alienated land is that which has been acquired from customary landowners by Government, either for its own use or private development requiring a mortgage or other forms of guarantees.
Alienated land is that which has been acquired from customary landowners by Government, either for its own use or private development requiring a mortgage or other forms of guarantees.
Alienation (property law)
Alienation, in property law, is the capacity for a piece of property or a property right to be sold or otherwise transferred from one party to another.
Alienation, in property law, is the capacity for a piece of property or a property right to be sold or otherwise transferred from one party to another.
Alluvion
Alluvion is a term describing the increase in the area of land due to sediment deposited by a river.
Alluvion is a term describing the increase in the area of land due to sediment deposited by a river.
American rule (property)
In property law, the American rule of possession states that a landlord is obligated only to deliver legal possession, but not actual possession, of a leased premises to a tenant.
In property law, the American rule of possession states that a landlord is obligated only to deliver legal possession, but not actual possession, of a leased premises to a tenant.
Animus revertendi
The term animus revertendi is a Latin phrase that means "With intention to return".
The term animus revertendi is a Latin phrase that means "With intention to return".
Appropriation (economics)
Appropriation is a non-violent process by which previously unowned natural resources, particularly land, become the property of a person or group of persons.
Appropriation is a non-violent process by which previously unowned natural resources, particularly land, become the property of a person or group of persons.
Asset forfeiture
Asset forfeiture is confiscation, by the State, of assets which are either the alleged proceeds of crime or the alleged instrumentalities of crime, and more recently, alleged terrorism.
Asset forfeiture is confiscation, by the State, of assets which are either the alleged proceeds of crime or the alleged instrumentalities of crime, and more recently, alleged terrorism.
Avowry
In law, avowry is where one takes a distress for rent or other thing, and the other sues replevin.
In law, avowry is where one takes a distress for rent or other thing, and the other sues replevin.
Barclays Bank Ltd v Quistclose Investments Ltd
Barclays Bank Ltd v Quistclose Investments Ltd 1970
AC 567 (sub nom Quistclose Investments v Rolls Razor) is a leading property, unjust enrichment and trusts case, which invented a new...
Barclays Bank Ltd v Quistclose Investments Ltd 1970
AC 567 (sub nom Quistclose Investments v Rolls Razor) is a leading property, unjust enrichment and trusts case, which invented a new...
Base fee
A base fee is an interest in real property that has the potential to last forever, provided a specified contingent event does not take place.
A base fee is an interest in real property that has the potential to last forever, provided a specified contingent event does not take place.
Beneficial interest
A beneficial interest is "that right which a person has in a contract made with another" (third) person.
A beneficial interest is "that right which a person has in a contract made with another" (third) person.
Beneficial owner
Beneficial owner is a legal term where specific property rights ("use and title") in equity belong to a person even though legal title of the property belongs to another person.
Beneficial owner is a legal term where specific property rights ("use and title") in equity belong to a person even though legal title of the property belongs to another person.
Beneficial ownership
Beneficial ownership is enjoyed by anyone who has the benefits of ownership of a Security (finance) or property, and yet does not nominally own the asset itself.
Beneficial ownership is enjoyed by anyone who has the benefits of ownership of a Security (finance) or property, and yet does not nominally own the asset itself.
Beneficial use
Beneficial use is a legal term describing a person's right to enjoy the benefits of specific property, especially a view or access to light, air, or water, even though title to that property is ...
Beneficial use is a legal term describing a person's right to enjoy the benefits of specific property, especially a view or access to light, air, or water, even though title to that property is ...
Bona fide purchaser
A bona fide purchaser (BFP) referred to more completely as a bona fide purchaser for value without notice is a term used in the law of real property and personal property to...
A bona fide purchaser (BFP) referred to more completely as a bona fide purchaser for value without notice is a term used in the law of real property and personal property to...
Bona vacantia
Bona vacantia is a legal concept associated with property which does not have an owner.
Bona vacantia is a legal concept associated with property which does not have an owner.
Bond for deed
A bond for deed is a contract to sell real property in which the purchase price is to be paid by the buyer to the seller in installments and in which the seller, after payment of a stipulated su...
A bond for deed is a contract to sell real property in which the purchase price is to be paid by the buyer to the seller in installments and in which the seller, after payment of a stipulated su...
Breaking bulk (law)
In law, the term breaking bulk means taking anything out of a package or parcel or in any way destroying its entirety.
In law, the term breaking bulk means taking anything out of a package or parcel or in any way destroying its entirety.
Bundle of rights
The bundle of rights is a common way to explain the complexities of property ownership.
The bundle of rights is a common way to explain the complexities of property ownership.
Cert-money
Cert-money, or head-money, was a common fine, paid annually by the residents of several manors to the lords thereof; and sometimes to the hundred; pro certo letae, for the certain keep...
Cert-money, or head-money, was a common fine, paid annually by the residents of several manors to the lords thereof; and sometimes to the hundred; pro certo letae, for the certain keep...
Certificate of Occupancy
A Certificate of Occupancy is a document issued by a local government agency or building department certifying a building's compliance with applicable building codes and other laws, and indicati...
A Certificate of Occupancy is a document issued by a local government agency or building department certifying a building's compliance with applicable building codes and other laws, and indicati...
Certificate of occupancy
A certificate of occupancy is a document issued by a local government agency or building department certifying a building's compliance with applicable building codes and other laws, and indicati...
A certificate of occupancy is a document issued by a local government agency or building department certifying a building's compliance with applicable building codes and other laws, and indicati...
Cession
The act of Cession, or to cede, is the assignment of property to another entity.
The act of Cession, or to cede, is the assignment of property to another entity.
Chain of title
A chain of title is the sequence of historical transfers of title to a property.
A chain of title is the sequence of historical transfers of title to a property.
Chancel repair liability
Chancel repair liability is a liability on some property owners in England and Wales to fund repairs to the chancel of their local church.
Chancel repair liability is a liability on some property owners in England and Wales to fund repairs to the chancel of their local church.
Chancel Repairs Act 1932
The Chancel Repairs Act 1932 (22 & 23 Geo.
The Chancel Repairs Act 1932 (22 & 23 Geo.
Cloud on title
The term cloud on title refers to any irregularity in the chain of title of property that would give a reasonable person pause before accepting a conveyance of title.
The term cloud on title refers to any irregularity in the chain of title of property that would give a reasonable person pause before accepting a conveyance of title.
Collateral Warranty
The term “collateral warranty” finds its roots in property law.
The term “collateral warranty” finds its roots in property law.
Commonhold
Commonhold is a system of property ownership in England and Wales.
Commonhold is a system of property ownership in England and Wales.
Communal ownership
Communal ownership is an ownership of a territorial commune and its bodies of self administration.
Communal ownership is an ownership of a territorial commune and its bodies of self administration.
Community property
Community property is a marital property regime that originated in civil law jurisdictions and is now also found in some common law jurisdictions.
Community property is a marital property regime that originated in civil law jurisdictions and is now also found in some common law jurisdictions.
Concurrent estate
A concurrent estate or co-tenancy is a concept in property law which describes the various ways in which property is owned by more than one person at a time.
A concurrent estate or co-tenancy is a concept in property law which describes the various ways in which property is owned by more than one person at a time.
Condition precedent
Condition precedent refers to an event or state of affairs that is required before something else will occur.
Condition precedent refers to an event or state of affairs that is required before something else will occur.
Condition subsequent
Condition subsequent refers to an event or state of affairs that brings an end to something else.
Condition subsequent refers to an event or state of affairs that brings an end to something else.
Constitution Park (New Hampshire)
Constitution Park was a 2005 proposal to pursue eminent domain against the Plainfield, New Hampshire vacation estate of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, in order to construct a park commemo...
Constitution Park was a 2005 proposal to pursue eminent domain against the Plainfield, New Hampshire vacation estate of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, in order to construct a park commemo...
Constructive eviction
Constructive eviction is a term used in the law of real property to describe a circumstance in which a landlord either does something or fails to do something that he has a legal duty to provide...
Constructive eviction is a term used in the law of real property to describe a circumstance in which a landlord either does something or fails to do something that he has a legal duty to provide...
Constructive possession
Constructive possession is a legal fiction to describe a situation where an individual has actual control over chattels or real property without actually having physical control of the same assets.
Constructive possession is a legal fiction to describe a situation where an individual has actual control over chattels or real property without actually having physical control of the same assets.
Contributione facienda
In English law, contributione facienda is a writ which lies where several persons are jointly bound to the same thing, and one or more of them refuse to contribute their share.
In English law, contributione facienda is a writ which lies where several persons are jointly bound to the same thing, and one or more of them refuse to contribute their share.
Covenant (law)
A covenant, in its most general sense, is a solemn promise to engage in or refrain from a specified action.
A covenant, in its most general sense, is a solemn promise to engage in or refrain from a specified action.
Cuius est solum eius est usque ad coelum et ad inferos
Cuius est solum, eius est usque ad coelum et ad inferos is a principle of property law which can be traced back to 1766, when William Blackstone boldly proclaimed the doctrine in his treatis...
Cuius est solum, eius est usque ad coelum et ad inferos is a principle of property law which can be traced back to 1766, when William Blackstone boldly proclaimed the doctrine in his treatis...
Curtesy
Curtesy, in law, is the life interest which a husband has in certain events in the lands of which his wife was in her lifetime actually seised or sasined for an estate of inheritance.
Curtesy, in law, is the life interest which a husband has in certain events in the lands of which his wife was in her lifetime actually seised or sasined for an estate of inheritance.
Curtesy tenure
Curtesy tenure is the legal term denoting the life interest which a widower has in the lands of his deceased wife.
Curtesy tenure is the legal term denoting the life interest which a widower has in the lands of his deceased wife.
Customary land
Customary land is land which is owned by indigenous communities and administered in accordance with their customs, as opposed to statutory tenure usually introduced during the colonial periods.
Customary land is land which is owned by indigenous communities and administered in accordance with their customs, as opposed to statutory tenure usually introduced during the colonial periods.
Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act
The Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act is the common name of the portion of the California Civil Code beginning with section 1350 which governs condominium, cooperative, and planned ...
The Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act is the common name of the portion of the California Civil Code beginning with section 1350 which governs condominium, cooperative, and planned ...
Deeds registration
Deeds registration is a land registration system in common law jurisdictions.
Deeds registration is a land registration system in common law jurisdictions.
Defeasance
Defeasance of a securitized commercial mortgage is a process in commercial real estate finance by which a borrower substitutes other income-producing collateral for a piece of real property to f...
Defeasance of a securitized commercial mortgage is a process in commercial real estate finance by which a borrower substitutes other income-producing collateral for a piece of real property to f...
Deficiency judgment
A deficiency judgment is an unsecured money judgment against a borrower whose mortgage foreclosure sale did not produce sufficient funds to pay the underlying promissory note, or loan, in full.
A deficiency judgment is an unsecured money judgment against a borrower whose mortgage foreclosure sale did not produce sufficient funds to pay the underlying promissory note, or loan, in full.
Discovery doctrine
The Discovery doctrine is a concept of public international law expounded by the United States Supreme Court in a series of decisions, most notably Johnson v. M'Intosh in 1823.
The Discovery doctrine is a concept of public international law expounded by the United States Supreme Court in a series of decisions, most notably Johnson v. M'Intosh in 1823.
Division of property
Division of property, also known as equitable distribution, is a judicial division of property rights and obligations between spouses during divorce.
Division of property, also known as equitable distribution, is a judicial division of property rights and obligations between spouses during divorce.
Donatio mortis causa
A donatio mortis causa (Latin, meaning "gift on the occasion of death") is a gift made during the life of the donor which is conditional upon, and takes effect upon, death (in the United Sta...
A donatio mortis causa (Latin, meaning "gift on the occasion of death") is a gift made during the life of the donor which is conditional upon, and takes effect upon, death (in the United Sta...
Dower
Dower or morning gift was a provision accorded by law to a wife for her support in the event that she should survive her husband.
Dower or morning gift was a provision accorded by law to a wife for her support in the event that she should survive her husband.
Enfeoffment
Under the European feudal system, enfeoffment was the deed by which a person was given land in exchange for a pledge of service.
Under the European feudal system, enfeoffment was the deed by which a person was given land in exchange for a pledge of service.
Equitable conversion
Equitable conversion is a doctrine of the law of real property under which a purchaser of real property becomes the equitable owner of title to the property at the time he/she signs a contract b...
Equitable conversion is a doctrine of the law of real property under which a purchaser of real property becomes the equitable owner of title to the property at the time he/she signs a contract b...
Equitable interest
An equitable interest is an "interest held by virtue of an equitable title (a title that indicates a beneficial interest in property and that gives the holder the right to acquire formal legal t...
An equitable interest is an "interest held by virtue of an equitable title (a title that indicates a beneficial interest in property and that gives the holder the right to acquire formal legal t...
Equity of redemption
The equity of redemption refers to the right of a mortgagor in law to redeem his property once the liability secured by the mortgage has been discharged.
The equity of redemption refers to the right of a mortgagor in law to redeem his property once the liability secured by the mortgage has been discharged.
Escheat
Escheat (pronounced "ee-sheet") is a common law doctrine which transfers the property of a person who dies without heirs to the crown or state.
Escheat (pronounced "ee-sheet") is a common law doctrine which transfers the property of a person who dies without heirs to the crown or state.
Estate planning
Estate planning is the process of anticipating and arranging for the disposal of an estate.
Estate planning is the process of anticipating and arranging for the disposal of an estate.
Estoppel by deed
Estoppel by deed is a doctrine where rules of evidence prevent a litigant from denying the truth of what was said or done.
Estoppel by deed is a doctrine where rules of evidence prevent a litigant from denying the truth of what was said or done.
Exception in deed
In property law, the phrase exception in deed refers to a statement in a deed of real estate which reserves certain rights to the transferor (for example, easements, mineral rights, or a life es...
In property law, the phrase exception in deed refers to a statement in a deed of real estate which reserves certain rights to the transferor (for example, easements, mineral rights, or a life es...
Exempt property
Exempt property, under the law of property in many jurisdictions, is property that can neither be passed by will nor claimed by creditors of the deceased in the event that a decedent leaves a su...
Exempt property, under the law of property in many jurisdictions, is property that can neither be passed by will nor claimed by creditors of the deceased in the event that a decedent leaves a su...
Failure of issue
In property law, a failure of issue is a situation in which a property-holder dies without leaving children who could have inherited their property.
In property law, a failure of issue is a situation in which a property-holder dies without leaving children who could have inherited their property.
Feoffment
Feoffment, (or Enfeoffment) in English law was a transfer of land or property that gave the new holder the right to sell it as well as the right to pass it on to his heirs as an inheritance.
Feoffment, (or Enfeoffment) in English law was a transfer of land or property that gave the new holder the right to sell it as well as the right to pass it on to his heirs as an inheritance.
Finders, keepers
Finders, keepers is the adage with the premise that when something is unowned or abandoned, whoever finds it can claim it.
Finders, keepers is the adage with the premise that when something is unowned or abandoned, whoever finds it can claim it.
Fine on alienation
A fine on alienation (see Alienation (property law)), in feudal law, was a sum of money paid to the lord by a tenant when he had occasion to make over his land to another.
A fine on alienation (see Alienation (property law)), in feudal law, was a sum of money paid to the lord by a tenant when he had occasion to make over his land to another.
Fixture (property law)
A fixture is a legal concept that includes any physical property that is permanently attached or fixed to real property.
A fixture is a legal concept that includes any physical property that is permanently attached or fixed to real property.
Floating charge
A floating charge is a security interest over a fund of changing assets of a company or a limited liability partnership, which 'floats' or 'hovers' until conversion into a fixed charge, at which...
A floating charge is a security interest over a fund of changing assets of a company or a limited liability partnership, which 'floats' or 'hovers' until conversion into a fixed charge, at which...
Forced heirship
Forced heirship is a form of partible inheritance whereby a deceased's estate is separated into an indefeasible portion, the forced estate, passing to the deceased's next-of-kin, and a discr...
Forced heirship is a form of partible inheritance whereby a deceased's estate is separated into an indefeasible portion, the forced estate, passing to the deceased's next-of-kin, and a discr...
Forest Rights Act (India)
The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, is a key piece of forest legislation passed in India on December 18, 2006.
The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, is a key piece of forest legislation passed in India on December 18, 2006.
Four unities
The four unities is a concept in the common law of real property describing conditions that must exist in order for certain kinds of property interests to be created.
The four unities is a concept in the common law of real property describing conditions that must exist in order for certain kinds of property interests to be created.
Fractional ownership
In business, fractional ownership is a percentage share of an expensive asset.
In business, fractional ownership is a percentage share of an expensive asset.
Frankalmoin
Frankalmoin or frankalmoigne (from Norman French fraunch aumoyne “free alms”) was one of the feudal land tenures in feudal England.
Frankalmoin or frankalmoigne (from Norman French fraunch aumoyne “free alms”) was one of the feudal land tenures in feudal England.
Fraudulent conveyance
A fraudulent conveyance, or fraudulent transfer, is a civil cause of action.
A fraudulent conveyance, or fraudulent transfer, is a civil cause of action.
Free and clear
In property law, the term free and clear refers to ownership without an legal encumbrances, such as a lien or mortgage.
In property law, the term free and clear refers to ownership without an legal encumbrances, such as a lien or mortgage.
Freedom of testation
Freedom of testation, is the power of a person to choose the heir(s) of her/his properties upon her/his death.
Freedom of testation, is the power of a person to choose the heir(s) of her/his properties upon her/his death.
Freedom to roam
The freedom to roam, or everyman's right is the general public's right to access certain public or privately owned land for recreation and exercise.
The freedom to roam, or everyman's right is the general public's right to access certain public or privately owned land for recreation and exercise.
Gazumping
Gazumping is a term used in the UK and Australia when a seller (especially of property) accepts a verbal offer of the asking price from one potential buyer, but then accepts a higher offer from ...
Gazumping is a term used in the UK and Australia when a seller (especially of property) accepts a verbal offer of the asking price from one potential buyer, but then accepts a higher offer from ...
Gift (law)
A gift, in the law of property, is the voluntary transfer of property from one person to another without full valuable consideration.
A gift, in the law of property, is the voluntary transfer of property from one person to another without full valuable consideration.
Good title
Good title is a concept in property law.
Good title is a concept in property law.
Grant deed
A grant deed is used in some states and jurisdictions for the sale or other transfer of real property from one person or entity to another person or entity.
A grant deed is used in some states and jurisdictions for the sale or other transfer of real property from one person or entity to another person or entity.
Harada House
The Harada House, built in 1884, and located at 3356 Lemon Street in Riverside, California, became the focus of an important court case testing exclusionary legislation.
The Harada House, built in 1884, and located at 3356 Lemon Street in Riverside, California, became the focus of an important court case testing exclusionary legislation.
Head and Master laws
"Head and Master" laws were a set of American property laws that permitted a husband to have final say regarding all household decisions and jointly owned property without his wife's knowledge o...
"Head and Master" laws were a set of American property laws that permitted a husband to have final say regarding all household decisions and jointly owned property without his wife's knowledge o...
Homestead principle
The homestead principle in law and in ethics is the principle by which one gains just ownership of an unowned resource by performing an act of original appropriation.
The homestead principle in law and in ethics is the principle by which one gains just ownership of an unowned resource by performing an act of original appropriation.
Hotchpot
In property law, hotchpot (sometimes referred to as hotchpotch or the hotchpotch rule) refers to the blending or combining of property in order to ensure equality of division.
In property law, hotchpot (sometimes referred to as hotchpotch or the hotchpotch rule) refers to the blending or combining of property in order to ensure equality of division.
Hypothec
Hypothec is a mortgage in Roman and Scots law, in other words, a legal right over a debtor's property that however remains in the debtor's possession.
Hypothec is a mortgage in Roman and Scots law, in other words, a legal right over a debtor's property that however remains in the debtor's possession.
Idem sonans
Idem sonans is a legal doctrine whereby a person's identity is presumed known despite the misspelling of his or her name.
Idem sonans is a legal doctrine whereby a person's identity is presumed known despite the misspelling of his or her name.
Illinois Central Railroad v. Illinois
The Supreme Court decision in Illinois Central Railroad v. Illinois, 146 U.S. 387, reaffirmed that each state in its sovereign capacity holds permanent title to all submerged lands within it...
The Supreme Court decision in Illinois Central Railroad v. Illinois, 146 U.S. 387, reaffirmed that each state in its sovereign capacity holds permanent title to all submerged lands within it...
Illustrations of the rule against perpetuities
The fertile octogenarian and the unborn widow are two legal fictions from the law of real property (and trusts) that can be used either to invoke the rule against perpetuities to make an i...
The fertile octogenarian and the unborn widow are two legal fictions from the law of real property (and trusts) that can be used either to invoke the rule against perpetuities to make an i...
In rem
In rem is Latin for "in a thing".
In rem is Latin for "in a thing".
Infectious invalidity
Infectious invalidity is a doctrine of property law that provides that under certain defined circumstances because one action is improper another action is invalid.
Infectious invalidity is a doctrine of property law that provides that under certain defined circumstances because one action is improper another action is invalid.
Ingress, egress, and regress
In property law, ingress, egress, and regress are the rights of a person (such as a lessee) to enter, leave, and return to a property, respectively.
In property law, ingress, egress, and regress are the rights of a person (such as a lessee) to enter, leave, and return to a property, respectively.
Intangible property
Intangible property, also known as incorporeal property, describes something which a person or corporation can have ownership of and can transfer ownership of to another person or corporation, b...
Intangible property, also known as incorporeal property, describes something which a person or corporation can have ownership of and can transfer ownership of to another person or corporation, b...
Israeli land and property laws
Land and property laws in Israel provide a legal framework which governs land and property issues in Israel.
Land and property laws in Israel provide a legal framework which governs land and property issues in Israel.
Jointure
Jointure is, in law, a provision for a wife after the death of her husband.
Jointure is, in law, a provision for a wife after the death of her husband.
Jus tertii
Jus tertii (Latin, “third party rights”) is the legal classification for an argument made by a third party (as opposed to the legal title holder) which attempts to justify entitlement t...
Jus tertii (Latin, “third party rights”) is the legal classification for an argument made by a third party (as opposed to the legal title holder) which attempts to justify entitlement t...
Land Acquisition Act
The Land Acquisition Act of 1894 is a law in India and Pakistan that allows the government to acquire private land in those countries.
The Land Acquisition Act of 1894 is a law in India and Pakistan that allows the government to acquire private land in those countries.
Land Acquisition Act, 1894
The Land Acquisition Act of 1894 is a law in India and Pakistan that allows the government to acquire private land in those countries.
The Land Acquisition Act of 1894 is a law in India and Pakistan that allows the government to acquire private land in those countries.
Land tenure
Land tenure is the name given, particularly in common law systems, to the legal regime in which land is owned by an individual, who is said to "hold" the land.
Land tenure is the name given, particularly in common law systems, to the legal regime in which land is owned by an individual, who is said to "hold" the land.
Lease
A lease is a contractual arrangement calling for the lessee to pay the lessor for use of an asset.
A lease is a contractual arrangement calling for the lessee to pay the lessor for use of an asset.
Lease purchase contract
A lease purchase contract is a shortened name for lease with option to purchase contract.
A lease purchase contract is a shortened name for lease with option to purchase contract.
Legitime
In Civil law and Roman law, the legitime, or forced share, of a decedent's estate is that portion of the estate from which he cannot disinherit his children, or his parents, without su...
In Civil law and Roman law, the legitime, or forced share, of a decedent's estate is that portion of the estate from which he cannot disinherit his children, or his parents, without su...
Letter of wishes
A letter of wishes is a non-binding indication by the settlor of the manner in which he wishes the trustees to exercise their discretion in relation to a discretionary trust.
A letter of wishes is a non-binding indication by the settlor of the manner in which he wishes the trustees to exercise their discretion in relation to a discretionary trust.
Lex rei sitae
Lex rei sitae is a legal doctrine of property law and of International private law.
Lex rei sitae is a legal doctrine of property law and of International private law.
Lien
In law, a lien is a form of security interest granted over an item of property to secure the payment of a debt or performance of some other obligation.
In law, a lien is a form of security interest granted over an item of property to secure the payment of a debt or performance of some other obligation.
Lien waiver
In the mechanics lien process, a lien waiver is a document from a contractor, subcontractor, materials man, equipment lessor or other party to the construction project (the claimant) stating the...
In the mechanics lien process, a lien waiver is a document from a contractor, subcontractor, materials man, equipment lessor or other party to the construction project (the claimant) stating the...
Lineal descendant
A lineal descendant, in legal usage, refers to a blood relative in the direct line of descent.
A lineal descendant, in legal usage, refers to a blood relative in the direct line of descent.
Livery of seisin
Livery of seisin is an archaic legal conveyancing ceremony, formerly practiced in feudal England and in other countries following English common law, used to convey holdings in property.
Livery of seisin is an archaic legal conveyancing ceremony, formerly practiced in feudal England and in other countries following English common law, used to convey holdings in property.
Loss of use
Loss of use is the inability, due to a tort or other injury to use a body part, animal, equipment, premises, or other property.
Loss of use is the inability, due to a tort or other injury to use a body part, animal, equipment, premises, or other property.
Majorat
Majorat is the right of succession to property according to age (primogeniture).
Majorat is the right of succession to property according to age (primogeniture).
Married Women's Property Act 1839
The Married Women's Property Act 1839 was an Act of statue in the state of Mississippi in the United States that significantly altered the law regarding the property rights granted to married wo...
The Married Women's Property Act 1839 was an Act of statue in the state of Mississippi in the United States that significantly altered the law regarding the property rights granted to married wo...
Married Women's Property Act 1870
The Married Women's Property Act 1870 (33 & 34 Vict.
The Married Women's Property Act 1870 (33 & 34 Vict.
Married Women's Property Act 1882
The Married Women's Property Act 1882 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that significantly altered English law regarding the property rights granted to married women, allowing ...
The Married Women's Property Act 1882 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that significantly altered English law regarding the property rights granted to married women, allowing ...
Married Women's Property Act 1884
The Married Women's Property Act 1884 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that significantly altered English law regarding the property rights granted to married women, allowing t...
The Married Women's Property Act 1884 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that significantly altered English law regarding the property rights granted to married women, allowing t...
Married Women's Property Act 1893
The Married Women's Property Act 1893 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that significantly altered English law regarding the property rights granted to married women.
The Married Women's Property Act 1893 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that significantly altered English law regarding the property rights granted to married women.
Matrimonial regime
Matrimonial regimes, or marital property systems, are systems of property ownership between spouses providing for the creation or absence of a marital estate, and if created, what properties are...
Matrimonial regimes, or marital property systems, are systems of property ownership between spouses providing for the creation or absence of a marital estate, and if created, what properties are...
Mechanic's lien
A mechanic's lien is a security interest in the title to property for the benefit of those who have supplied labor or materials that improve the property.
A mechanic's lien is a security interest in the title to property for the benefit of those who have supplied labor or materials that improve the property.
Mesne assignment
In property law, a mesne assignment is an intermediate assignment in a series of assignments which occurs prior to the final assignment.
In property law, a mesne assignment is an intermediate assignment in a series of assignments which occurs prior to the final assignment.
Mineral rights
Ownership of mineral rights is an estate in real property.
Ownership of mineral rights is an estate in real property.
Nail house
A nail house is a Chinese neologism for homes belonging to people who refuse to make room for development.
A nail house is a Chinese neologism for homes belonging to people who refuse to make room for development.
Nemo dat quod non habet
Nemo dat quod non habet, literally meaning "no one can
Give what he does not have" is a legal rule, sometimes called the nemo dat rule, that states that the purchase of a possession from...
Nemo dat quod non habet, literally meaning "no one can
Give what he does not have" is a legal rule, sometimes called the nemo dat rule, that states that the purchase of a possession from...
Nonpossessory interest in land
A nonpossessory interest in land is a term of the law of property to describe any of a category of rights held by one person to use land that is in the possession of another.
A nonpossessory interest in land is a term of the law of property to describe any of a category of rights held by one person to use land that is in the possession of another.
Odelsrett
The Odelsrett is an ancient Scandinavian allodial title which has survived in Norway as odelsrett and existed until recent times in Sweden as bördsrätt.
The Odelsrett is an ancient Scandinavian allodial title which has survived in Norway as odelsrett and existed until recent times in Sweden as bördsrätt.
Option (law)
In law, an option is the right to convey a piece of property.
In law, an option is the right to convey a piece of property.
Ordynacja
"Ordynacja" estates (landed property in fideicommis) in the Kingdom of Poland and later in Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
"Ordynacja" estates (landed property in fideicommis) in the Kingdom of Poland and later in Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Partition (law)
A partition is a term used in the law of real property to describe an act, by a court order or otherwise, to divide up a concurrent estate into separate portions representing the proportionate i...
A partition is a term used in the law of real property to describe an act, by a court order or otherwise, to divide up a concurrent estate into separate portions representing the proportionate i...
Peaceable possession
Peaceable possession is a concept used by realtors in the Real estate business and by lawyers and paralegals in Real property law.
Peaceable possession is a concept used by realtors in the Real estate business and by lawyers and paralegals in Real property law.
Perfection (law)
In law, perfection relates to the additional steps required to be taken in relation to a security interest in order to make it effective against third parties and/or to retain its effectiveness ...
In law, perfection relates to the additional steps required to be taken in relation to a security interest in order to make it effective against third parties and/or to retain its effectiveness ...
Perpetual usufruct
Perpetual usufruct (right of perpetual usufruct, RPU) is the English-language term often used by Polish lawyers to describe the Polish version of public ground lease.
Perpetual usufruct (right of perpetual usufruct, RPU) is the English-language term often used by Polish lawyers to describe the Polish version of public ground lease.
Personal property
Personal property, roughly speaking, is private property that is moveable, as opposed to real property or real estate.
Personal property, roughly speaking, is private property that is moveable, as opposed to real property or real estate.
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
An Environmental Site Assessment is a report prepared for a real estate holding which identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities.
An Environmental Site Assessment is a report prepared for a real estate holding which identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities.
Phase I environmental site assessment
In the United States, an environmental site assessment is a report prepared for a real estate holding which identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities.
In the United States, an environmental site assessment is a report prepared for a real estate holding which identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities.
Pledge (law)
A pledge (also pawn) is a bailment or deposit of personal property to a creditor (the pledgee) to secure repayment for some debt or engagement, The term is also used to denote the prop...
A pledge (also pawn) is a bailment or deposit of personal property to a creditor (the pledgee) to secure repayment for some debt or engagement, The term is also used to denote the prop...
Possession (law)
In law, possession is the control a person intentionally exercises toward a thing.
In law, possession is the control a person intentionally exercises toward a thing.
Pre-emption right
A pre-emption right is a right to acquire certain property in preference to any other person.
A pre-emption right is a right to acquire certain property in preference to any other person.
Private property
Private property is the employment, control, ownership, ability to dispose of, and bequeath land, capital, and other forms of property by persons and privately-owned firms.
Private property is the employment, control, ownership, ability to dispose of, and bequeath land, capital, and other forms of property by persons and privately-owned firms.
Profit (real property)
A profit, in the law of real property, is a nonpossessory interest in land similar to the better-known easement, which gives the holder the right to take natural resources such as petroleum, min...
A profit, in the law of real property, is a nonpossessory interest in land similar to the better-known easement, which gives the holder the right to take natural resources such as petroleum, min...
Property
Property is any physical or intangible entity that is owned by a person or jointly by a group of people or a legal entity like a corporation.
Property is any physical or intangible entity that is owned by a person or jointly by a group of people or a legal entity like a corporation.
Property crime
Property crime is a category of crime that includes, among other crimes, burglary, larceny, theft, motor vehicle theft, arson, shoplifting, and vandalism.
Property crime is a category of crime that includes, among other crimes, burglary, larceny, theft, motor vehicle theft, arson, shoplifting, and vandalism.
Property law
Property law is the area of law that governs the various forms of ownership and tenancy in real property and in personal property, within the common law legal system.
Property law is the area of law that governs the various forms of ownership and tenancy in real property and in personal property, within the common law legal system.
Proprietary estoppel
Proprietary estoppel is a legal claim, which may arise in relation to rights to use the land of the owner, and may even be effective in connection with disputed transfers of ownership.
Proprietary estoppel is a legal claim, which may arise in relation to rights to use the land of the owner, and may even be effective in connection with disputed transfers of ownership.
Public trust doctrine
The public trust doctrine is the principle that certain resources are preserved for public use, and that the government is required to maintain them for the public's reasonable use.
The public trust doctrine is the principle that certain resources are preserved for public use, and that the government is required to maintain them for the public's reasonable use.
Qualifying floating charge
In English law, a qualifying floating charge is a floating charge which enables the holder to appoint an administrator or administrative receiver under the Insolvency Act 1986 without the need f...
In English law, a qualifying floating charge is a floating charge which enables the holder to appoint an administrator or administrative receiver under the Insolvency Act 1986 without the need f...
Quasi-property
Quasi-property is a legal concept, in which some rights similar to ownership may accrue to a party who does an act which benefits society as a whole.
Quasi-property is a legal concept, in which some rights similar to ownership may accrue to a party who does an act which benefits society as a whole.
Quicquid plantatur solo, solo cedit
Quicquid plantatur solo, solo cedit (Latin, "whatever is affixed to the soil belongs to the soil") is a Legal Latin principle related to fixtures.
Quicquid plantatur solo, solo cedit (Latin, "whatever is affixed to the soil belongs to the soil") is a Legal Latin principle related to fixtures.
Quiet title
An action to quiet title is a lawsuit brought in a court having jurisdiction over land disputes, in order to establish a party's title to real property against anyone and everyone, and thus "qui...
An action to quiet title is a lawsuit brought in a court having jurisdiction over land disputes, in order to establish a party's title to real property against anyone and everyone, and thus "qui...
Ratione soli
Ratione soli is a Latin phrase meaning "according to the soil".
Ratione soli is a Latin phrase meaning "according to the soil".
Re Spectrum Plus Ltd
Re Spectrum Plus Ltd 2005
UKHL 41 was a UK company law decision of House of Lords which settled a number of outstanding legal issues relating to floating charges and recharacterisation ris...
Re Spectrum Plus Ltd 2005
UKHL 41 was a UK company law decision of House of Lords which settled a number of outstanding legal issues relating to floating charges and recharacterisation ris...
Re-trade
A Re-trade is the practice of renegotiating the purchase price of real property by the buyer after initially agreeing to purchase at a higher price.
A Re-trade is the practice of renegotiating the purchase price of real property by the buyer after initially agreeing to purchase at a higher price.
Registered owner
The term registered owner is usually used in instances of title of a vehicle (such as an automobile) to refer to the person who has right of possession of the vehicle, as opposed to the part...
The term registered owner is usually used in instances of title of a vehicle (such as an automobile) to refer to the person who has right of possession of the vehicle, as opposed to the part...
Remainder (law)
A remainder in property law is a future interest given to a person (who is referred to as the transferree or remainderman) that is capable of becoming possessory upon the natural end of a prior ...
A remainder in property law is a future interest given to a person (who is referred to as the transferree or remainderman) that is capable of becoming possessory upon the natural end of a prior ...
Replevin
In creditors' rights law, replevin, sometimes known as "claim and delivery," is a legal remedy for a person to recover goods unlawfully withheld from his or her possession, by means of a specia...
In creditors' rights law, replevin, sometimes known as "claim and delivery," is a legal remedy for a person to recover goods unlawfully withheld from his or her possession, by means of a specia...
Restraint on alienation
A restraint on alienation, in the law of real property, is a clause used in the conveyance of real property that seeks to prohibit the recipient from selling or otherwise transferring his intere...
A restraint on alienation, in the law of real property, is a clause used in the conveyance of real property that seeks to prohibit the recipient from selling or otherwise transferring his intere...
Reversion (law)
A reversion is a type of "remainder" interest created when incomplete ownership in property is alienated subject to a condition subsequent.
A reversion is a type of "remainder" interest created when incomplete ownership in property is alienated subject to a condition subsequent.
Right of conquest
The right of conquest is the right of a conqueror to territory taken by force of arms.
The right of conquest is the right of a conqueror to territory taken by force of arms.
Right of possession
The right of possession means that someone currently holds something in hand and this person may be the temporary keeper or the long-term owner of an object.
The right of possession means that someone currently holds something in hand and this person may be the temporary keeper or the long-term owner of an object.
Right of redemption
The right of redemption, in the law of real property, is the right of a debtor whose real property has been foreclosed upon and sold to reclaim that property if they are able to come up with the...
The right of redemption, in the law of real property, is the right of a debtor whose real property has been foreclosed upon and sold to reclaim that property if they are able to come up with the...
Rule in Dearle v Hall
The rule in Dearle v Hall (1828) 3 Russ 1 is an English common law rule to determine priority between competing equitable claims to the same asset.
The rule in Dearle v Hall (1828) 3 Russ 1 is an English common law rule to determine priority between competing equitable claims to the same asset.
Salvage title
In the United States, a salvage title is a form of vehicle title branding, which notes that the vehicle has been severely damaged and/or deemed a total loss by an insurance company that paid a c...
In the United States, a salvage title is a form of vehicle title branding, which notes that the vehicle has been severely damaged and/or deemed a total loss by an insurance company that paid a c...
Security interest
A security interest is a property interest created by agreement or by operation of law over assets to secure the performance of an obligation, usually the payment of a debt.
A security interest is a property interest created by agreement or by operation of law over assets to secure the performance of an obligation, usually the payment of a debt.
Seignory
In English law, Seignory or seigniory (French seigneur, lord; Latin senior, elder), the lordship (authority) remaining to a grantor after the grant of an estate in fee simple.
In English law, Seignory or seigniory (French seigneur, lord; Latin senior, elder), the lordship (authority) remaining to a grantor after the grant of an estate in fee simple.
Seisin
Seisin is the term denoting the legal possession of a feudal fiefdom.
Seisin is the term denoting the legal possession of a feudal fiefdom.
Settled Land Acts
A settlement is a conveyancing device used by a property owner who wants to ensure that future generations of his family are provided for.
A settlement is a conveyancing device used by a property owner who wants to ensure that future generations of his family are provided for.
Settlor
In law a settlor is a person who settles property on express trust for the benefit of beneficiaries.
In law a settlor is a person who settles property on express trust for the benefit of beneficiaries.
Shelter rule
The shelter rule is a doctrine in the common law of property under which a grantee who has received an interest in property from a bona fide purchaser will also be protected as a bona fide purch...
The shelter rule is a doctrine in the common law of property under which a grantee who has received an interest in property from a bona fide purchaser will also be protected as a bona fide purch...
Simmons v. Simmons
Simmons v. Simmons, 708 A.2d 949 (1998), was a case decided by the Supreme Court of Connecticut that held that a medical degree is not a property interest subject to division during a divorc...
Simmons v. Simmons, 708 A.2d 949 (1998), was a case decided by the Supreme Court of Connecticut that held that a medical degree is not a property interest subject to division during a divorc...
Slander of title
In law, slander of title is normally a claim involving real estate in which one entity falsely claims to own another entity's property.
In law, slander of title is normally a claim involving real estate in which one entity falsely claims to own another entity's property.
South African property law
South African property law regulates the "rights of people in or over certain objects or things."
South African property law regulates the "rights of people in or over certain objects or things."
State ownership
State ownership, also called public ownership, government ownership or state property, are property interests that are vested in the state, rather than an individual or communities.
State ownership, also called public ownership, government ownership or state property, are property interests that are vested in the state, rather than an individual or communities.
State property
State property is property owned by the state anything registered with the "state" becomes 'State property'.
State property is property owned by the state anything registered with the "state" becomes 'State property'.
Strata title
Strata title is a form of ownership devised for multi-level apartment blocks and horizontal subdivisions with shared areas.
Strata title is a form of ownership devised for multi-level apartment blocks and horizontal subdivisions with shared areas.
Strict foreclosure
Strict foreclosure in the law of security interests in the United States, is the foreclosure of personal property that is subject to such an interest.
Strict foreclosure in the law of security interests in the United States, is the foreclosure of personal property that is subject to such an interest.
Surrender (law)
In common law surrender is the term describing a situation where a tenant gives up possession of property held under a tenancy as a result of which the tenancy ends.
In common law surrender is the term describing a situation where a tenant gives up possession of property held under a tenancy as a result of which the tenancy ends.
Tabula in naufragio
Tabula in naufragio is a legal Latin phrase, literally interpreted as "a plank in a shipwreck".
Tabula in naufragio is a legal Latin phrase, literally interpreted as "a plank in a shipwreck".
Tacking (law)
Tacking is a technical legal concept arising under the common law relating to competing priorities between two or more security interests arising over the same asset.
Tacking is a technical legal concept arising under the common law relating to competing priorities between two or more security interests arising over the same asset.
Tangible property
Tangible property in law is, literally, anything which can be touched, and includes both real property and personal property, and stands in distinction to intangible property.
Tangible property in law is, literally, anything which can be touched, and includes both real property and personal property, and stands in distinction to intangible property.
Tax lien
A tax lien is a lien imposed by law upon a property to secure the payment of taxes.
A tax lien is a lien imposed by law upon a property to secure the payment of taxes.
Telepossession
Telepossession is a relatively new legal concept.
Telepossession is a relatively new legal concept.
Tenant-right
Tenant-right is a term in the common law system expressing the right to compensation which a tenant has, either by custom or by law, against his landlord for improvements at the termination of h...
Tenant-right is a term in the common law system expressing the right to compensation which a tenant has, either by custom or by law, against his landlord for improvements at the termination of h...
Tenement (law)
A tenement, in law, is anything that is held, rather than owned.
A tenement, in law, is anything that is held, rather than owned.
Testamentary trust
A testamentary trust is a trust which arises upon the death of the testator, and which is specified in his or her will.
A testamentary trust is a trust which arises upon the death of the testator, and which is specified in his or her will.
The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006
The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers Act, 2006, is a key piece of forest legislation passed in India on December 18, 2006.
The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers Act, 2006, is a key piece of forest legislation passed in India on December 18, 2006.
Thomas v Times Book Company
Thomas v Times Book Company is an English law case, in which the legal requirements of making gifts were explored.
Thomas v Times Book Company is an English law case, in which the legal requirements of making gifts were explored.
Title (property)
Title is a legal term for a bundle of rights in a piece of property in which a party may own either a legal interest or an equitable interest.
Title is a legal term for a bundle of rights in a piece of property in which a party may own either a legal interest or an equitable interest.
Tomson v. Ward
Tomson v. Ward 1 N.H. 9 (1816) was the first New Hampshire Supreme Court decision recorded in the official New Hampshire reports.
Tomson v. Ward 1 N.H. 9 (1816) was the first New Hampshire Supreme Court decision recorded in the official New Hampshire reports.
Torrens title
Torrens title is a system of land title where a register of land holdings maintained by the state guarantees an indefeasible title to those included in the register.
Torrens title is a system of land title where a register of land holdings maintained by the state guarantees an indefeasible title to those included in the register.
Totten trust
A Totten trust (also referred to as a "Payable on Death" account) is a form of trust in the United States in which one party (the settlor of the trust) places money in a bank account or secu...
A Totten trust (also referred to as a "Payable on Death" account) is a form of trust in the United States in which one party (the settlor of the trust) places money in a bank account or secu...
Tracing (law)
Tracing is a legal process, not a remedy, by which a claimant demonstrates what has happened to his/her property, identifies its proceeds and those persons who have handled or received them, and...
Tracing is a legal process, not a remedy, by which a claimant demonstrates what has happened to his/her property, identifies its proceeds and those persons who have handled or received them, and...
Tracing in English law
Tracing in English law is a procedure to identify property (such as money) that has been taken from the claimant involuntarily.
Tracing in English law is a procedure to identify property (such as money) that has been taken from the claimant involuntarily.
Trespasser
In the law of tort, property, and criminal law a trespasser is a person who commits the act of trespassing on a property, that is, without the permission of the owner.
In the law of tort, property, and criminal law a trespasser is a person who commits the act of trespassing on a property, that is, without the permission of the owner.
Trust instrument
A trust instrument (also sometimes called a deed of trust, where executed by way of deed) is an instrument in writing executed by a settlor used to constitute a trust.
A trust instrument (also sometimes called a deed of trust, where executed by way of deed) is an instrument in writing executed by a settlor used to constitute a trust.
Trusts and estates
The law of trusts and estates is generally considered the body of law which governs the management of personal affairs and the disposition of property of an individual in anticipation of the eve...
The law of trusts and estates is generally considered the body of law which governs the management of personal affairs and the disposition of property of an individual in anticipation of the eve...
Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996
The Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom, which altered the law in relation to trusts of land in England, Wales, Scotland and Norther...
The Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom, which altered the law in relation to trusts of land in England, Wales, Scotland and Norther...
Turbary
Turbary is the term used to describe the ancient right to cut turf, or peat, for fuel on a particular area of bog.
Turbary is the term used to describe the ancient right to cut turf, or peat, for fuel on a particular area of bog.
Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act
The Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act was created to provide a model set of laws to govern condominium, cooperative, and planned unit development communities in the United States.
The Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act was created to provide a model set of laws to govern condominium, cooperative, and planned unit development communities in the United States.
Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
The Uniform Transfers To Minors Act (UTTMA) is a uniform act drafted and recommended by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws in 1986, and subsequently enacted by ...
The Uniform Transfers To Minors Act (UTTMA) is a uniform act drafted and recommended by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws in 1986, and subsequently enacted by ...
Unowned property
Unowned property refers to tangible, physical things which are capable of being reduced to being property owned by an individual, but are not owned by anyone.
Unowned property refers to tangible, physical things which are capable of being reduced to being property owned by an individual, but are not owned by anyone.
Urban Land Ceiling Act (India)
The Urban Land Ceiling Act was a law in India, that was passed in 1976.
The Urban Land Ceiling Act was a law in India, that was passed in 1976.
Use (law)
Use, as a term in real property law of common law countries, amounts to a recognition of the duty of a person, to whom property has been conveyed for certain purposes, to carry out those purposes.
Use, as a term in real property law of common law countries, amounts to a recognition of the duty of a person, to whom property has been conveyed for certain purposes, to carry out those purposes.
Usucaption
Usucapion, is a concept found in civil law systems and has its origin in the Roman law of property.
Usucapion, is a concept found in civil law systems and has its origin in the Roman law of property.
Usufruct
Usufruct is a right of enjoyment enabling a holder to derive profit or benefit from property that either is titled to another person or which is held in common ownership, as long as the property...
Usufruct is a right of enjoyment enabling a holder to derive profit or benefit from property that either is titled to another person or which is held in common ownership, as long as the property...
Vehicle title
In the United States, the certificate of title for a vehicle (also known as a car title or pink slip; or pinks in the plural) is a legal form, establishing a person or business...
In the United States, the certificate of title for a vehicle (also known as a car title or pink slip; or pinks in the plural) is a legal form, establishing a person or business...
Vesting
In law, vesting is to give an immediately secured right of present or future enjoyment.
In law, vesting is to give an immediately secured right of present or future enjoyment.
Wall
A wall is a vertical structure, usually solid, that defines and sometimes protects an area.
A wall is a vertical structure, usually solid, that defines and sometimes protects an area.
Waste (law)
Waste is a term used in the law of real property to describe a cause of action that can be brought in court to address a change in condition of real property brought about by a current tenant th...
Waste is a term used in the law of real property to describe a cause of action that can be brought in court to address a change in condition of real property brought about by a current tenant th...
Åsetesrett
Åsetesrett (archaic spelling Åsædesret) is the ancient right in Norway of the eldest child to inherit the farm after his or her parent (originally only 50% for female offspring).
Åsetesrett (archaic spelling Åsædesret) is the ancient right in Norway of the eldest child to inherit the farm after his or her parent (originally only 50% for female offspring).