effects

effects
One's belongings, especially things of a personal nature. Personal property. 57 Am J1st Wills § 1344. In the context of a statute such as one defining the offense of false pretenses, the term may include real as well as personal property. State v Newell, 1 Mo 248. As the word appears in a treaty respecting inheritance rights of aliens, the term may be sufficiently broad, in the light of the context, to include real estate. 3 Am J2d Aliens § 33. Construed in the light of the entire context of a testamentary gift, the term may include both real and personal property. 57 Am J1st Wills § 1346. See goods and effects.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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