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Eviction

Defined in 1 dictionary — Burrill (1850)

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Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

In the common law. The recovery of lands, Ac, by form of law.* 10 Co. 128. Tomlins. The reooveiy from a tenant of the whole or a part of the demised premises, by a title paramou Dt to that derived from his landlord.* 3 Kent's Com. 464, 465. The compelling a tenant to abandon the demised premises, by rendering them unfit for occupation; as by a nuisance.* Id. 464, note. 1 Carr. da M, 479. The recovery from a vendee of land purchased by him, under a paramount title.* 4 Kmt's Com. 476—477.