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Possession is nine points of the law
the estate, perfect except in one link of the chain, and the man in possession be a perfect stranger, the latter shall keep the estate; and so, also, if the claimant be a natural son of the
Pawn or Pledge
actually possessed by him, unless in special cases. He may deliver the pawn into the hands of a stranger for safe custody, without consideration; for he may sell or assign all his interest in the pawn, or
Limitation of actions and prosecutions
to the reversioner for the statutory period [see Walter v. Lorden, (1902) 2 KB 304], but if a stranger obtains any rent reserved exceeding 20s. per annum from the lessee and no rent is paid afterwards to
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Frenchman
Frenchman. In early times this term was applied to every stranger or outlandish man, Bracton, lib. 3, tr. 2, c. 15. See FRANCIGEN'. A stranger; a foreigner, Black's Law
Copyhold
right and interest to the lord. (3) If the lord convey the freehold of the copyhold to a stranger, and the copyholder release to the stranger. (4) If the lord convey to the copyholder the land for
As against, as between
person. For instance, the temporary bailee of a chattel is entitled to it, as between himself and a stranger, or as against a stranger; reference being made by this form of words to the rights of the
Deed
of general phraseology in the operative part of a deed, and although it is not evidence as against strangers, yet it may be conclusive as to the facts which it sets forth between the parties to it
Hospitable
Receiving and entertaining strangers or guests with kindness and without reward kind to strangers and guests characterized by hospitality
Paraphernalia
the like Articles were bestowed upon her by her father, or by a relative, or even by a stranger, before or after marriage, they would be deemed absolute gifts to her separate use; and then, if received
Master and servant
malice have been proved, the communication is presumed to have been privileged, and no action is sustainable. A stranger who deprives a master of the services of his servant by enticing him away in breach of his
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