Cottier Tenancy — Law Dictionary

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

A species of tenancy in Ireland, constituted by an agreement in writing, and subject to the following terms: That the tenement consist of a dwellinghouse w Tith not more than half an acre of land; at a rental not exceeding 51. a year; the tenancy to be for not more than a month at a time; the landlord to keep the house in good repair. Landlord and Tenant Act (Ireland), 23 & 24 Vict c. 154, s. 81. C0UCHANT. Lying down. Animals are said to have been levant and couchant when they have been upon another person's land, damage feasant, one night at least. 3 Bla. Com. 9.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

A species of tenancy in Ireland, constituted by an agreement in writing, and subject to the following terms: That the tenement consist of a dwelling-house with not more than half an acre of land; at a rental not exceeding £5 a year; the tenancy to be for not more than a month at a time; the landlord to keep the house in good repair. Landlord and Tenant Act; Ireland, (23 & 24 Viet c. 154, § 81.)

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

A species of tenancy in Ireland, constituted by an agree ment in writing, and subject to the following terms: That the tenement consist of a year; the tenancy to be for not more than a month at atime: the landlord to keep the housein good repair. Landlord and Tenant Act, Ireland, (23 & 24 Vict. ¢. 154, § 81.)