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ENTRY

Categories: Property

Definition (1910 Edition)

1. In real property law. Entry is the act of going peaceably upon a piece of land which is claimed as one’s own, but which is held by another person, with the intention and for the purpose of taking possession of the same.

asmuch as the original entry being in these cases lawful, and therefore conferring an apparent right of possession, the law will not suffer such apparent right to be overthrown by the mere act or entry of the claimant.

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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.