Appointor

Defined in 7 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

One authorized by the donor, under the statute of uses, to execute a power. 2 Bouv. Inst, note 1923. Also called "donee." APPORT (Law Fr.)

In old English law. Tax; tallage; tribute; imposition; payment; charge; expenses. Kelham.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

The person appointed by a donor under the Statute of Uses to execute a power.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

One authorized by the donor, under the statute of uses, to execute a power. 2 Bouv. Inst. n. 1923.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

The person who appoints or executes a power of appointment; as appointee is the person to whom or in whose favor an appointment is made. 1 Steph. Comm. 506, 507 ; 4 Kent, Comm. 316. One authorised by the donor, under the statute of uses, to execute a power. 2 Bouv. Inst. n. 1923.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

The person who appoints, or executes a power of appointment. Apponere, Lat. In old practice, to put, or set to; to put in or set up; to put, simply; to lay out, or expend; to appoint. Apponas loco eorum: you put in their place. Appono clameum meum: I set up my claim.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

The person who appoints, or executes a power of appointment; as appointee is the person to whom or in whose favor an appointment is made. 1 Steph. Comm. 506, 507; 4 Kent, Comm. 316, One authorized by the donor, under the statute of uses, to execute a power. 2 Bouy. Inst. n. 1928.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

The person who appoints, or executes a power of appointment; as appointee is the person to whom, or in "whose favor an appointment is made. 1 StepK Com. 606, 607. 4 Kent's Com. 816. 2 Crab VsReal Prop. 725, § 2028, et seq.