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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Section 535

Citation
Section 535
Parent Document
Lastra v. Intercontinental Investments Co., 745 S.W.2d 703 (1987)
Jurisdiction
Missouri (state)
Effective Date
1987-12-22

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In Black’s Law Dictionary, 1313 (5th ed. 1979), Tenancy is defined: “A tenancy involves an interest in realty which passes to the tenant, and a possession exclusive even of that of landlord, except as lease permits landlord’s entry, and saving his right to enter to demand rent or to make repairs. Layton v. A.I. Namm & Sons, 275 A.D. 246, 89 N.Y.S.2d 72, 74, 75. Possession or occupancy of land or premises under lease. Period of tenant’s possession or occupancy. To constitute tenancy, tenant must acquire some definite control and possession of premises. Mercantile Realty Co. v. Allen Edmonds Shoe Corporation, 263 Ky. 597, 92 S.W.2d 837, 839.” [Italics added] See also definition of “Tenant” at p. 1314.