Also known as the guardian of the estate. … [Read more...]
PROPRES
French law. The term propres or biens propres, is used to denote that property which has come to an individual from his relations, either in a direct line, ascending or descending, or from a collateral line, whether the same have come by operation of law or by devise. Propres is used. in opposition to acquets. … [Read more...]
PROPERTY OWNER
The owner of property, personal or real property. The holder of title. … [Read more...]
PROPRIA PERSONA
In his own person. It is a rule in pleading that pleas to the jurisdiction of the court must be pleaded in propria persona, because, if pleaded by attorney, they admit the jurisdiction, as an attorney is an officer of the court, and he is presumed to plead after having obtained leave, which admits the jurisdiction. Lawes on Pl. 91. 2. An appearance may be in propria persona, … [Read more...]
PROPERTY SETTLEMENT
The division of property that was owned or acquired by partners in marriage during the course of their marriage. … [Read more...]