Ejectments
/ɪˈdʒɛktmənts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal actions for recovering possession of real property.
The landlord initiated ejectments to remove the unauthorized occupants from the premises.
Forms
- ejectment
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Commentary
Ejectment historically was used as a remedy for recovering possession, often supplanting older possessory actions; modern procedural rules may vary by jurisdiction.
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