Demise
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
contracts, in its most extended signification is a conveyance either in fee, for life, or for years. In its more technical meaning, itis a lease or conveyance for a term of years. Vide Com. L. & T. Index, h. t.; Ad. Eject. Index, h. t.; 2 Hill. Ab. 130; Com. Dig. h. t.; and the heads there referred to.