title in equity
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 81 U.S. 472 - Dolton v. Cain · 1871Most cited · 13 citing opinions
If, then, Cain had such a title as a court of equity would recognize and convert, by its decree, into a legal title, it must be considered a title in equity within the meaning of the statute. Indeed, it is difficult to conceive what the law does mean by a title in equity if this be not one. It must be something less than a legal title, else these words in the statute can have no effect.
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