licensee
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 76 U.S. 290 - Burnett v. Caldwell · 1869Most cited · 20 citing opinions
vendee in possession
If the contract stipulates for possession by the vendee, or the vendor puts him in possession, he holds as a licensee. The relation of landlord and tenant does not subsist between the parties. The characteristic feature of that relation is wanting. The vendee pays nothing for the enjoyment of the property. The case comes within the category of a license.
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