recovery in ejectment
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 24 U.S. 280 - Chirac · 1826Most cited · 146 citing opinions
binds parties and privies
It is undoubtedly true, that in general, a recovery in ejectment, like other judgments, binds only parties and privies. It is conclusive evidence in an action for mesne profits against the tenant in possession, when he has been duly served with a notice in ejectment, whether he appears, and takes upon himself the defence, or suffers judgment to go by default against the casual ejector.
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