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possessor(dictionary)
POSSESSOR(law)

POSSESSOR (law)


POSSESSOR. He who holds, detains or enjoys a thing, either by himself or his agent, which he claims as his own. agent, which he claims as his own. 2. In general the possessor of personal chattels is presumed to be the 2. In general the possessor of personal chattels is presumed to be the owner; and in case of real estate he has a right to receive the profits, owner; and in case of real estate he has a right to receive the profits, until a title adverse to his possession has been established, leaving him until a title adverse to his possession has been established, leaving him subject to an action for the mesne profits. (q.v.) subject to an action for the mesne profits. (q.v.)