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One who survives another; one who outlives another; one of two or more persons who lives after the death of the other or others. The longest liver of two or more persons. 2. In crises of partnership, the surviving partner is entitled to have all the effects of the partnership, and, is bound to pay all the debts owing by the firm. He is, however, bound to account for the surplus … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
One who makes a surrender. One who yields up a copyhold estate for the purpose of conveying it. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
That which is done in a fraudulent stealthy manner. Stealthily or fraudulently done, taken away, or introduced. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
A person (or sometimes the court) that acts on behalf or instead (in place of) another person or party, e.g. a surrogate adoption. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition In English law. One that is substituted or appointed in the room of another, as by a bishop, chancellor, judge etc.; especially an officer appointed to dispense licenses to marry without banns. 2 Steph. … [Read more...]
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See probate court. … [Read more...]