The copyhold was also subject to a variety of grievous taxes, which the lord had the privilege, upon many occasions, of imposing-such as aids, reliefs, primer Seisin, wardship, escheats for felony and want of heirs, and many more, altogether so exorbitant and oppressive as often totally to ruin the tenant and rob him of almost all interest in his property.
"John Keble's Parishes"
Charlotte M Yonge
If Seisin corporeal, user immemorial, and prescription for levance and couchance conferred any title indefeasible, then were the rabbits the owners in fee-simple, absolute, paramount, and source of pedigree.
"Springhaven A Tale of the Great War"
R. D. Blackmore
Small private transactions of land could be done by "livery of Seisin" in the presence of neighbors.
"Our Legal Heritage, 4th Ed."
S. A. Reilly