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absolute assignment
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assignment
Matched in: Term assignment
Chose
the (English) Law of Properties Act, 1925, s. 136(1), replacing the (English) Jud. Act, 1873, s. 25(6), any absolute assignment by writing under the hand of the assignor (not purporting to be by way of charge only) of
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Fee-simple
Fee-simple, a freehold estate of inheritance, absolute and unqualified. It stands at the head of estates as the highest in dignity and the most ample … hold to him for ever; or by these words, to have and to hold to him and his assignees for ever: in these two cases he hath but an estate for term of life, for that there
Debt
priority. As to attachment of debts, see that title. Debts are assignable at law, if the assignment is absolute and in writing, where express written notice of the assignment is given to the debtor, trustee, or other
Foreclosure
foreclosure. Indulgence is sometimes extended to the mortgagor in enabling him to pay, so as to prevent an absolute foreclosure. Some ground must be assigned for enlarging the time, and it is done only on the terms … redemption be extinguished by an order of the Court. The foreclosure of mortgages is one of the matters assigned to the Chancery Division of the High Court. [Jud. Act, 1925, s. 56(1)] A legal proceeding to terminate
Bill of sale
Bill of sale, an assignment by deed of chattels personal, whether absolute or by way of security. See Twyne's case, (1602) 3 Rep. 80 [44 Eliz.], and 1 Sm. L.
Letters-patent, or letters overt
are parties to a Convention with the country, within 12 months, and it is assignable under seal either absolutely or with time or regional limits. Upon death, the patent rights vest in the personal representatives. It should … such foreign countries as are parties to a Convention with the country, within 12 months, and it is assignable under seal either absolutely or with time or regional limits. Upon death, the patent rights vest in the
fee simple
that is alienable (as by deed, will, or intestacy) and of potentially indefinite duration ;esp : fee simple absolute in this entry fee simple absolute : a fee that is freely inheritable and alienable without any limitations … language granting the estate “to the grantee and his or her heirs,” “to the grantee, his heirs and assigns,” or “to the grantee.” The term heirs is considered in this context a word of limitation, and so
Conversion, equitable
himself, his executors and administrators [Leingen v. Sowray, (1711) q P. Wms. 172]; or where a person entitled absolutely to the money to arise by the sale of real estate makes a lease of the estate, reserving … sale of real estate makes a lease of the estate, reserving rent payable to himself, his heirs and assigns [Crabtree v. Bramble, (1747) 3 Atk 680], these circumstances have been considered to amount to an election. The
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