possessory action

possessory action definition - legal

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 leaseÂ’s term, or who is behind in payments.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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