Waste

(wast.) [Teut.] (Law.) The destruction, or removal of, or injury to something, forming an e ential part of an inheritance; as houses, timber, . Neglect of repairs is permi ive or omi ive W.; actual injury is voluntary or com mi ive W. Equitable W. comprehends acts not deemed W. at common law. The remedy for W. is by action of trespa on the case,by the person in reversion or remainder; this action may be maintained by one having any immediate interest in expectancy; it maybe had not only against the tenant, but against any stranger who has committed an act of W.; and will also lie at the suit of one joint tenant or tenants in common against another. [s. 951]