forcible entry
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“They have the same basic elements, that is the use of legal force by the state, the forcible entry, the hostile action and the surprise nature of it, and the search for illegality,” he said.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 10, 2022
If they said this for this forcible entry only, what may be said for their manner of proceeding being entered?
From The Condition of Catholics Under James I. by Gerard, John
A forcible entry into a house, or the seizure of goods and chattels on the premises of a nobleman, could be prevented by the owner of the house, or his representative, protesting against the proceedings.
From The Village Notary by E?tv?s, J?zsef
The forcible entry statute is expanded to include peaceful entry with forcible holding after the justices arrived and to forcible holding with departure before the justices arrived.
From Our Legal Heritage, 5th Ed. by Reilly, S. A.
All the morning he had waged war with sundry of his small associates, who were restrained from forcible entry only by the fear of the Blumenfeldt family.
From The Debtor A Novel by Stevens, William Dodge
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