jactitation of title

jactitation of title
An action, the object of which is to force a party who is not in possession, but who asserts a right to the property out of court, to come into court and disclaim or assert the right judicially. The procedure used in some jurisdictions to recover damages for slander of title. 33 Am J1st L & S § 354.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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