In Scotch law. A possessory action calculated for continuing pro-prietors of lauded estates in the lawful pos-session of them till the point of right be determined against all who shall attempt to disturb thelr possession. It is chiefly used in questions of commonty or of controverted marches. Ersk. Inst 4, 1, 48
Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)
