Annexation
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
property, is the union of one thing to another. In the law relating to fixtures, (q. v.) _ annexation is actual or constructive. By actual annexation is understood every mode by which a chattel can be joined or united to the freehold. By constructive annexation is understood the union of such things as have been held parcel of the realty, but which are not actually annexed, fixed, or fastened to the freehold, for example, deeds, or chattels which relate to the title of the “ inheritance.”
Shep. Touch. 469. Vide Amos & Fer. on Fixtures, 2.