Delectus Personæ
A Dictionary of Law · Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A Dictionary of Law
Lat. Choice of the person. By this term is understuod the right of a partner to exercise his choice and preference as to the admission of any new members to the firm, and as to the persons to be so admitted, if any. In Seotch law. The personal preference which is supposed to have been exereised by a landlord in selecting his tenant, by the members of a firm in making choice of partners, in the appointinent of persons to office, and other cases. Nearly equivalent to personal trust, aa a doctrine in law. ell. Delegata potestas non potest delegari.
2 Inst. 697.
A delegated power cannot be delevated.