just title
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 266 U.S. 144 - Fernandez v. Ojeda · 1924Most cited · 52 citing opinions
A just title does not mean a perfect title, as otherwise prescription would not be needed. If the title is good on its face and the possessor under it has no notice of any extrinsic defect, it will found a good title in ten years.
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