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N. E. 1096

Categories: Property

Definition (1910 Edition)

18 L. R. A. 708; Rohr v. Gray, 80 Md. 274, 30 Atl. 632.—Public property. This term is commonly used as a designation of those things which are publict jurie, (q. v.,) and therefore considered as being owned by “the public,” the entire state or community, and not restricted to the dominion of a private person. It may also apply to any subject of property owned by a state, nation, or municipal corporation as such.—Qualified property. Property in chattels which is not in its nature perma-
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.