Definition of Estate in Common
An estate in lands held by two or more persons, with interests accruing under different titles; or accruing under the same title, but at different periods; or conferred by words of limitation importing that the grantees are to take in distinct shares. See also Tenancy (Tenancy in common).
That's the definition of Estate in Common in Black's Law Dictionary 6th Edition. Courtesy of Cekhukum.com.
