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Cox, Inst

Categories: Contracts

Definition (1910 Edition)

1386; May, Parl. Pr. 185.—Standing seised to uses. <A covenant to stand seised to uses is one by which the owner of an estate covenants to hold the same to the use of another person, usually a relative, and usually in consid-
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.