Hostile

Having the character of an enemy; standing in the relation of an enemy. See 1 Kent, Comm. c. 4.

When applied to the possession of an occupant of real estate holding adversely it is not to be construed as showing ill-will, or that he is an enemy of the person holding the legal title; but it means an occupant who holds and is in possession as owner, and therefore against all other claimants of the land. Ballard v. Hansen, 33 Neb. 861, 51 N. W. 295.

Having the character of an enemy; standing in the relation of an enemy. See 1 Kent, Comm. c. 4.

— Hostile embargo. One laid upon the vessels of an actual or prospective enemy.

— Hostile possession. This term as applied to au occupant of reni estate holding adversely, la not construed as implying actual enmity or ill will, but merely means that he claims to hold the possession in the character of an owner, and therefore denies all validity to claims set up by any and nil other persons. Ballard v. Hansen, 33 Neb. 861, 51 N. W. 295; Griffin v. Mulley, 167 Pn. 339, 31 Atl. 664.
—Hostile witness.. A witness who manifests so much hostility or prejudice under examination in chief that the party who has called him, or his representative, is allowed to cross-examine him-i. e., to treat him as though he had been called by the opposite party. Wharton.

Having the character of an enemy; standing in the relation of an enemy.

Having the character of an enemy; standing inthe relation of an enemy. See 1 Kent, Comm. ec. 4.

See Embargo; Enemy; Possession. Adverse.