Property VS Title

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0 I seem to have come across both the following two expressions "property in the goods" and "title to the goods". i'm wondering whether both are correct expressions, and if so whether there is any difference in their meanings. As a matter of fact, in raising the above question, my primary concern is how to express the ownership of a thing in civil laws.  02br02br00I know this is legal staff, but hopefully someone can help. 0-

Julielai · Accepted Answer

0 Hi Vincent, 02br
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00I've heard of titles to a properties/houses/cars etc. etc. Never heard of the other one, but then I'm not a lawyer... 02br
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00PS I've just checked google and "title to the goods" gets more hits than the other one. 0-

YoungCalifornian · Answer

0 I'm no lawyer, and so cannot promise that my answer will be entirely correct. Nevertheless, I'll give it my best shot. 02br
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00I would venture to say that both expression are likely correct, but have differences in meaning. Of the two, "title to the goods" more clearly suggests ownership to me. A 'title' is usually a document can certify legal ownership. I've never heard the expression "property in the goods" myself, but it suggests that one owns not all the goods, but a portion of them. By itself, the word 'property' is basically equivalent to a 'posession.' 0-

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