- residuary rule
- Jur. règle supplétive
English-French dictionary of law, politics, economics & finance. Jean-Daniel Katz. 2010.
English-French dictionary of law, politics, economics & finance. Jean-Daniel Katz. 2010.
Rule in Howe v Earl of Dartmouth — The rule in Howe v Earl of Dartmouth (1802) 7 Ves 137 is a rule of equity in relation to the duties of a trustee in relation to a trust fund where there are successive interests in relation to the trust fund, and seeks to strike a fair balance… … Wikipedia
Residuary estate — A residuary estate, in the law of wills, is any portion of the testator s estate that is not specifically devised to someone in the will, or any property that is part of such a specific devise that fails. It is also known as a residual estate or… … Wikipedia
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