possessory interest

possessory interest
A temporary, qualified property in the things of which the mere possession is delivered to a person. 8 Am J2d Bailm § 71.

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  • possessory — Relating to possession; founded on possession; contemplating or claiming possession possessory action @ possessory claim The title of a pre emptor of public lands who has filed his declaratory statement but has not paid for the land @ possessory… …   Black's law dictionary

  • possessory — pəˈzesərē, pōˈ , ˈses , ri adjective Etymology: Late Latin possessorius. from possessus (past participle of possidēre to possess) + orius ory more at possess 1. a. : of or relating to possession or a possessor : constituting or having the nature… …   Useful english dictionary

  • interest — The most general term that can be employed to denote a right, claim, title, or legal share in something. In its application to real estate or things real, it is frequently used in connection with the terms estate, right, and title. More… …   Black's law dictionary

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  • interest in property — In the broader sense of the term, ownership of a particular property, whether of the full or a lesser interest. More precisely, a right in or to property which is less than ownership or title, 29A Am J Rev ed Ins § 825. A right less than an… …   Ballentine's law dictionary

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