possessory action

possessory action
n.
A lawsuit in which the plaintiff’s objective is to recover possession of real property, as opposed to recovering title to it.

The Essential Law Dictionary. — Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. . 2008.


possessory action
n. A lawsuit undertaken to gain physical possession of a premises or other real property, but not to take title to it. A possessory action may be instituted to evict a tenant who overstays a lease's term, or who is behind in payments.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary. . 2000.


possessory action
A proceeding instituted to obtain or recover the actual possession of property, as distinguished from a proceeding that merely seeks to establish the plaintiff's title or ownership of property.
In admiralty law (See admiralty and maritime law), a possessory action is one that is brought to recover the possession of a vessel that is had under a claim of title.

Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.


possessory action
A proceeding instituted to obtain or recover the actual possession of property, as distinguished from a proceeding that merely seeks to establish the plaintiff's title or ownership of property.
 
In admiralty law, a possessory action is one that is brought to recover the possession of a vessel that is had under a claim of title.

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  • Possessory action — Possessory Pos*sess o*ry, a. [L. possessorius: cf. F. possessoire.] Of or pertaining to possession, either as a fact or a right; of the nature of possession; as, a possessory interest; a possessory lord. [1913 Webster] {Possessory action} or… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • possessory action — An action brought to recover possession of property. An action to recover possession of real estate, such as ejectment. An action to recover possession of personal property, such as replevin. In Louisiana, an action to recover the possession of… …   Ballentine's law dictionary

  • possessory action — noun : an action at law founded on a right of possession and brought to recover or obtain possession as: a. (1) : a real action formerly used under Old English law to regain possession of a freehold (2) : an action founded on mere possession and… …   Useful english dictionary

  • possessory action — lawsuit to recognize the right to land or to a building …   English contemporary dictionary

  • Possessory — Pos*sess o*ry, a. [L. possessorius: cf. F. possessoire.] Of or pertaining to possession, either as a fact or a right; of the nature of possession; as, a possessory interest; a possessory lord. [1913 Webster] {Possessory action} or {Possessory… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Possessory suit — Possessory Pos*sess o*ry, a. [L. possessorius: cf. F. possessoire.] Of or pertaining to possession, either as a fact or a right; of the nature of possession; as, a possessory interest; a possessory lord. [1913 Webster] {Possessory action} or… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • possessory — pos·ses·so·ry /pə ze sə rē/ adj 1: of, arising from, involving, or having the nature of possession possessory rights a possessory action 2: having possession a possessory owner Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law …   Law dictionary

  • action — Conduct; behavior; something done; the condition of acting; an act or series of acts. Term in its usual legal sense means a lawsuit brought in a court; a formal complaint within the jurisdiction of a court of law. Pathman Const. Co. v. Knox… …   Black's law dictionary

  • action — Conduct; behavior; something done; the condition of acting; an act or series of acts. Term in its usual legal sense means a lawsuit brought in a court; a formal complaint within the jurisdiction of a court of law. Pathman Const. Co. v. Knox… …   Black's law dictionary

  • possessory — Relating to possession; founded on possession; contemplating or claiming possession possessory action @ possessory claim The title of a pre emptor of public lands who has filed his declaratory statement but has not paid for the land @ possessory… …   Black's law dictionary

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