joint tenancy

noun

, Law.

1. a holding of property, either real or personal, by two or more persons with each sharing the undivided interest, the entire tenancy passing to the survivor or survivors.

Example Sentences

As to joint-tenancy between co-heirs, see tract called 'Judgments of Co-tenancy.'

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Presently his widow brought suit for an estate by survivorship in joint-tenancy.

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The object of the "joint tenancy" was to prevent any member of the organization from disposing of his share to an outsider.

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It seems clear that Kirkham, Rastell, and Kendall held their moiety in joint tenancy.

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