486.2  Definitions.

As used in this chapter the terms:

1.  "Bankrupt" includes bankrupt under the Federal Bankruptcy Act or insolvent under any state insolvent Act.

2.  "Business" includes every trade, occupation, or profession.

3.  "Conveyance" includes every assignment, lease, mortgage, or encumbrance.

4.  "Court" includes every court and judge having jurisdiction in the case.

5.  "Person" includes individuals, partnerships, corporations, and other associations, trusts, trustees and other fiduciaries.

6.  "Real property" includes land and any interest or estate in land.

7.  "Registered limited liability partnership" means a partnership formed pursuant to an agreement governed by the laws of this state, registered under section 486.44, and complying with sections 486.45 and 486.46.

Section History: Early form

  [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 544.2]

Section History: Recent form

  C93, § 486.2

  94 Acts, ch 1049, §1


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