Mesne profits
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003233
The profits or value of the use and occupation of land by a tenant who is wrongfully in possession. These are the damages recoverable by the rightful owner from a disseisor or trespasser for the period of unlawful occupancy. The amount is typically calculated based on the fair rental value of the property.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-003233 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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