This article describes the differences between Corporeal Possession and Incorporeal Possession.
Corporeal Possession
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Meaning: corporeal – having a body. It is seen and tangible.
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Corporeal possession is the possession of a material object.
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Examples: house, car, cycle, book, pen, computer, typewriter, wearing clothes, etc.
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Corporeal possession is the possession of a thing.
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The material object is seen.
Incorporeal Possession
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Meaning incorporeal – having no body.
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In corporal possession is the possession of anything other than a material object.
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Examples: trade mark, patent, copyright, etc.
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Incorporeal possession is the possession of a right.
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It cannot be seen.