Demise

[L. Lat. demissio, dimissio, qq. v.] In conveyancing. A conveyance of an estate to another for life, for years or at will; most commonly, for years; a lease.

1 St^h. Com. 475. 2 Crabb*s Real Prop. 230, 233, §§ 1274, 1280. 1 Penn. St. R. 126, 129, 131.

See Lease. A charter party is sometimes considered as a demise of a ship, {locatio navis.) Abbott on Ship. [46,] 56.

Id. [288, 289,] 365, 366.

To DEMISE. [L. Lat. demittere, dimittere, to send away, or part with.] In conveyancing. To convey or create an estate for years or life; to lease. The usual and operative word in leases: — " have [or hath] granted, demised, and to farm let, and by these presents do [or doth] grant, demise and to farm let."

2 Bl. Com. 317. 1 Steph. Com. 476.

Co. Litt^^b b.

See-Demwe.