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Fine Sur Concessit

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

A fine granted where the cognizor, in order to make an end of disputes, though he acknowledges no precedent right, yet gi'ants to the cognizee an estate de novo, usually for life or years, by way of a supposed composition. 2 Bl. Comm. 353; Shep. Touch, c. 2.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

A fine of land upon grant, wherein the cognizor acknowledges a grant of the land to the cognizee.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

A fine granted where the cognizor, in order to make an end of disputes, though he acknowledges no precedent right, yet grants to the consignee an estate de novo, usually for life or years, by way of a supposed composition. 2 Bla. Com. 353; Shepp. Touchst. c. 2.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

A fine upon concessit, (he hath granted.) A species of fine, where the cognizor, in order to make an end of disputes, though he acknowledged no precedent right, yet granted to the cognizee an estate de novo, usually for life or years, by way of supposed composition. 2 Bl. Comm. 353; 1 Steph.'Comm. 519.

Defined under Fine in Black's Law Dictionary.