Privity Of Estate

Privity of Estate

In the Past

The relation which subsists between a landlord (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) and his tenant.

Developments

It is a general rule that a termor cannot transfer the tenancy or privity of estate between himself and his landlord (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia), without the latter's consent: an assignee, who comes in only in privity of estate, is liable only while he continues to be legal assignee; that is, while in possession under the assignment. Bac. Ab. Covenant, E 4; Woodf. L. & T. 279; Vin. Ab. h: t.; Hamm. on Part. 132. Vide Privies. [1]

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Notes and References

1. Partialy, this information about privity of estate is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, including privity of estate.

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