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Ass’n v. East Lyme, 54 Conn

Categories: Property

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Scotch

152, 5 Atl. 849. —Base-infeftment. In‘ Scotch law. A disposition of lands by a vassal, to be held of himaeclf.—Base right. In Scotch law. A subordinate right; the right of a subvassal in the lands held by him. Bell.—Base services. -In feudal law. Such services as were unworthy to be performed by the nobler men, and were performed by the peasants and those of servile rank. 2 Bl. Comm. 61.—Base tenants. Tenants who performed to their lords services in villenage; tenants who held at the will of the lord, as distinguished from frank tenants, or freeholders. Cowell.-Base tenure. A tenure by villenage, or other customary service, as distinguished from tenure by military service; or from tenure by free service. Cowell.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.