List of earls. This is a list of present and extant earls in the Peerages of the England, Scotland, Great Britain, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Note that it does not include extant earldoms which have become merged (either through marriage or elevation) with marquessates or dukedoms and are today only seen as subsidiary titles.
The right to possession which may reside in one man, while another has the actual possession, being the right to enter and turn out such actual occupant; e. p., the right of a disseisee. An apparent right of possession is one which may be defeated by a better; an actual right of possession, one which wlll stand the test against all opponents. 2 Bl. Comm. 196.
Writ of Possession Law & Legal Definition. A writ of possession is a document issued by the court after the landlord wins an unlawful detainer (eviction) lawsuit. The writ of possession is served on the tenant by the sheriff.The writ informs the tenant that the tenant must leave the rental unit by a certain time period, or the sheriff will forcibly remove the tenant.Writs of possession are governed by state and local laws, which vary by jurisdiction. Local laws should be consulted for specific requirements in your area.rit of Possession Law & Legal Definition. A writ of possession is a document issued by the court after the landlord wins an unlawful detainer (eviction) lawsuit. The writ of possession is served on the tenant by the sheriff.