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Quiet enjoyment
Quiet enjoymentIn leases there are frequently covenants by which the lessor agrees that the lessee shall peaceably enjoy the premises leased; this is called a covenant for quiet enjoyment. This covenant goes to the possession and not to the title. RELATED TERMS-------------------------------------- Lessor Contracts He who grants a lease. Premises 1) That which is put before. The word has several significations; sometimes it means the statements which have been before made; as, I act upon these premises; in this sense, this word may comprise a variety of subjects, having no connexion among themselves. 2) Estates. Lands and tenements are usually, called premises, when particularly spoken of; as, the premises will be sold without reserve. 3) Conveyancing. That part in the beginning of a deed, in which are set forth the names of the parties, with their titles ana additions, and in which are recited such deeds, agreements, or matters of fact, as are necessary to explain the reasons upon which the contract then entered into is founded; and it is here also the consideration on which it is made, is set down, and the certainty of the thing granted. 4) Equity pleading. That part of a bill usually denominated the stating part of the bill. It contains a narrative of the facts and circumstances of the plaintiff's case, and the wrongs of which he complains, and the names of the persons by whom done, and against whom he seeks redress. Covenant A written document in which signatories either commit themselves to do a certain thing, to not do a certain thing or in which they agree on a certain set of facts. They are very common in real property dealings and are used to restrict land use such as amongst shopping mall tenants or for the purpose of preserving heritage property. For example, a coventor to a mortgage commits themself to pay the mortgage if the mortgagor defaults. Enjoyment The right which a man possesses of receiving all the product of a thing for his necessity, his use, or his pleasure. Possession International law. By possession is meant a country which is held by no other title than mere conquest. Title 1) Estates. A title is defined by Lord Coke to be the means whereby the owner of lands hath the just possession of his property. 2) Legislation That part of an act of the legislature by which it is known, and distinguished from other acts the name of the act. 3) Rights. The name of a newwpaper a book, and the like. SIMILAR TERMS-------------------------------------- Quiet cell In the US penitentiary slang, a security cell with a double door, insulated from noise. Quiet title action A court proceeding to remove a cloud on the title to real property. Quietus English law. A discharge; an acquittance. PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS-------------------------------------- Quia timet Remedies. Because he fears. According to Lord Coke, "there be six writs of law that may be maintained quia timet, before any molestation, distress, or impleading; as. 1. A man may have his writ or mesne, before he be distrained. 2. A warrantia chartae, before he be impleaded. 3. A monstra-verunt, before any distress or vexation. 4. An audita querela, before any execution sued. 5. A curia claudenda, before any default of inclosure. 6. A ne injuste vexes, before any distress or molestation. And those are called brevia anticipantia, writs of prevention." Quibble A slight difficulty raised without necessity or propriety; a cavil. Quick with child med. jurisp. The motion of the foetus, when felt by the mother, is called quickening, and the mother is then said to be quick with child. Quid pro quo This phrase signifies verbatim, what for what. It is applied to the consideration of a contract. Quidam French law. Some, one; somebody. This Latin word is used to express an unknown person, or one who cannot be named. Quiet enjoyment Quiet title action A court proceeding to remove a cloud on the title to real property. Quietus English law. A discharge; an acquittance. Quintal A weight of one hundred pounds Quinto exactus English law. The fifth call or last requisition of a defendant sued to outlawry. Quit claim 1) Conveyancing. By the laws of Connecticut, it is the common practice there for the owner of land to execute a quit claim deed to a purchaser who has neither possession nor pretence of claim, and as by the laws of that state the delivery of the deed amounts to the delivery of possession, this operates as a conveyance without warranty. 2) Contracts. A release or acquittal of a man from all claims which the releasor has against him. We thank you for using the Juridical Dictionary to search for Quiet enjoyment. If you have a better definition for Quiet enjoyment than the one presented here, please let us know by making use of the suggest a term option. This definition of Quiet enjoyment may be disputed by other professionals. Our attempt is to provide easy definitions on Quiet enjoyment and any other medical topic for the public at large.
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