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Confusio/Confusion definition

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What does Confusio/Confusion mean?

A Roman law doctrine which arises where one party becomes the owner of two different interests in the same property, for example, both the landlord's and the tenant's interests in the property, or those of both creditor and debtor. In certain circumstances, the doctrine of confusion may operate to merge the two interests.

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Glossary of Scottish Private Client words and expressions

Glossary of Scottish Private Client words and expressions This is a glossary of common words and expressions used in Scottish Private Client law with the nearest England and Wales equivalent (where relevant) and links to useful websites. Ab intestato Meaning Nearest English equivalent From a person dying intestate; description of property acquired according to the rules of intestate succession. None Action of specific implement Meaning Nearest English equivalent An action which requires the court to grant an order requiring a party to perform a specific act. In Scotland, there is no distinction between equitable and legal remedies as there is in England and Wales. Specific performance (an equitable remedy available for breach of contract that may be granted in addition to or instead of damages) Advance notice Meaning Nearest English equivalent A notice (registered in the relevant property register) to protect the grantee of a deed intended to be registered in the Land Register of Scotland. The 35-day protected period starts on the day...

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