Tenants
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
JOINT, estates. Jointenants, or rather joint-tenants, are such as hold lands or tenements by joint-tenancy.
7 Cruise, Dig. Ind. tit.
Joint-tenancy; Bac. Abr. Jointtenants and tenants in common; Com. Dig. Estates, K 1; Chancery, 3V1; Devise, N 7, N 8; 2Saund.
Ind. Joint-tenants; Preston on Estates; 2 Bl. Com. 179.