in the most usual sense of the word, is a person to whom letters of administration, that is, an authority to administer the estate of a deceased person, have been granted by the proper court. He resembles an executor, but, being appointed by the court, and not by the deceased, he has to give security for the due administration of the estate, by entering into a bond with … [Read more...] about ADMINISTRATOR
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ADJUSTMENT
A change or modification. Frequently used with regard to a change in the amount to be paid in settling a debt, a claim or any amount that is owed. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition In the law of Insurance, the adjustment of a loss is the ascertainment of its amount and the ratable distribution of it among those liable to pay it; the settling and ascertaining the … [Read more...] about ADJUSTMENT
ADMINICULAR EVIDENCE
eccl. law. This term is used in the ecclesiastical law to signify evidence, which is brought to explain or complete other evidence. … [Read more...] about ADMINICULAR EVIDENCE
ADMINISTRATOR AD LITEM
Probate Court; Administrator for the suit. A person appointed by the court to act as the representative of an estate in a lawsuit when there is no executor or administrator of the estate or such cannot serve to represent the estate such as a problem with conflicts of interest. … [Read more...] about ADMINISTRATOR AD LITEM
ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS
Immigration. A change in the legal status of a person to live or stay in the U.S. It also refers to the process of applying and obtaining a green card to establish permanent residence in the US which will change the status of that person. USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Service) will provide an adjustment of status to eligible persons. … [Read more...] about ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS