Weird British Things
This Brits made this and the smart 46 states got rid of it because it makes land extremely inalienable. This is the only thing that cares about indefinite descendants.
What is a fee tail?
Designs!
Assuming you survived, birthday gifts are a
inter vivos
Sexist old Britts! Why did the widow get only a 1/3 and the widower got it all for a life estate under these old-timer concepts.
Dower & Curtsey
Miss. Lane mislaid her favorite sunglasses on the counter of GW's lunchroom. Betsy found the glasses. GW claims they are this to win over Betsy.
Who is the Locus in Quo?
What is Caveat Lessee?
Prince William (TO) lost his crown and you found it! He had another crown made so he just wants the proceeds you got from pawning the crown to get hair implants.
What is trover?
Hands off my stuff! The constitution codified this old common law concept to protect property rights from the government's hands.
Takings
Con law had me feeling like the end was near ... I tried to give away all that I had. Might be an issue though since I didn't actually die!
donatio causa mortis
On this side of the Atlantic (or at least the rule named for it) I can sue my landlord when the old guy won't move out!
British Rule for Delivery of Premises
Law exams distracted you and you forgot to terminate your year long lease. You needed to let them know this long before it ended in Common Law. Hope you like your spot.
6 months
Dang, Daniel is in such good health now that his ankle is healed! The life estate I bought off him is going to last for such a long time!
What is Life Estate per autre vie
The King (TO) wants that jewel you found back! He has no need for money instead!
What is replevin?
Who needs a pre-nup under this common law approach to marital property.
all property is separate
That is such a cute squirrel in the GW yard... but it looks wild but don't take it home (possession) yourself or you might violate this.
ratione soli