trustee in equity
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 64 U.S. 500 - Ruel Gridley v. David Wynant · 1859Most cited · 11 citing opinions
A trustee in equity is regarded in the light of an instrument or agent for the cestui que trust, and the authority confided to him is in the nature of a power.
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