Isbn: 9781331169093 - the law of distress: with an appendix of forms, table of statutes, practice (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the intricacies of a legal concept known as distress, a centuries-old practice that allows landlords to seize a tenant's property to recover unpaid rent. The author delves into the origins of rent, tracing its evolution from medieval times to the present, examining the various types of rents, and exploring the complexities of apportionment. The book analyzes who possesses the right to distrain, ranging from landlords and mortgagees to executors and administrators, and dissects the types of goods that can or cannot be seized. The author examines the procedures involved in the distress process, encompassing aspects such as demand of rent, seizure, impoundment, appraisal, and sale of goods. The book also delves into the various legal remedies available to tenants facing a wrongful or irregular distress, such as rescue, pound breach, and replevin. The author discusses the limitations and exceptions surrounding the right to distrain, including statutory exemptions and legal agreements that can restrict or abolish this power. Through this comprehensive examination of distress, the book sheds light on the historical and practical implications of this significant legal practice, offering a valuable resource for lawyers, landlords, and tenants alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…