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possession — Occupancy and exercise of dominion over property. 42 Am J2d Prop § 42. The exercise of dominion over land, even without a residence thereon. Morrison v Kelly, 22 Ill 610. A holding of land legally by one s self or through another, such as a… … Ballentine's law dictionary
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