Category: Real Property
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Estate for Life
One who enjoys a life tenancy in real property (more in the United States here), regardless of the manner in which that tenancy was created, is by statute (§ 12-48) liable for taxes on that property notwithsta…
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Fee Simple
The greatest estate that any person can have in land under the common law. The holder of an estate in fee simple has absolute power of disposition and, if he dies intestate, the estate descends to his heirs. While in modern times an estate in fee simple is created in grants by the wo^ in…
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Quitclaim Deed
A deed entitled ‘Quitclaim Deed’, when duly executed, has the force and effect of a conveyance to the releasee of all the releasor’s right, title and interest in and to the property described therein except as otherwise limited therein, but without any covenants of title. A […]
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Summary Foreclosure Of Tax Liens
In addition to other remedies provided by law, the tax collector of any municipality may bring in its name an action in the nature of an action in rem to foreclose a tax lien or liens on real estate (more in the U.S.) the fair market value of whi…
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Mechanics’ Lien
Materialman’s and mechanic’s lien statutes award an interest in real property (more in the United States here) to workers who have contributed their labor, and to suppliers who have furnished material, for …
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License In Real Property
License in real property (more in the United States here): [A] license in real property (more in the United States here) i…
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Equitable Distribution Of Marital Property
At the time of entering a decree annulling or dissolving a marriage or for legal separation pursuant to a complaint under section 46b-45, the Superior Court may assign to either the husband or wife all or any part of the estate (more in the U.S.) of…