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Unlawful Detainer

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

unlawful detainer


1 : the act of wrongfully remaining in possession of property (as after expiration of a lease)
2 : an action intended to remedy unlawful detainer by restoring possession of property to its owner called also unlawful detainer action




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