Privity of Estate
/ˈprɪvɪti ʌv ɪˈsteɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal relationship between parties who have mutual or successive interests in the same property, establishing enforceable rights or obligations.
Privity of estate existed between the lessor and the lessee, allowing enforcement of the lease terms.
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Commentary
Privity of estate is critical in property law to determine who may enforce covenants tied to land ownership or possession.
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