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claimant

Defined in 6 dictionaries — Case Law, U.S. Code, Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)

Definitions from Case Law

From 354 U.S. 129 - British Transport Commission v. United States · 1957Most cited · 237 citing opinions

only the claimant of the vessel involved and not to those making claims against the vessel.

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United States Code

12 U.S.C. § 216A — for purposes of this subchapter

the term “claimant” means any person or entity, including a State under applicable statutory law, asserting a demonstrable legal interest in title to, or custody or possession of, unclaimed property.

21 U.S.C. § 1602 — as used in this chapter

The term “claimant” means any person who brings a civil action, or on whose behalf a civil action is brought, arising from harm allegedly caused directly or indirectly by an implant, including a person other than the individual into whose body, or in contact with whose blood or tissue, the implant is placed, who claims to have suffered harm as a result of the implant.

33 U.S.C. § 2701 — in this section

“claimant” means any person or government who presents a claim for compensation under this subchapter;

38 U.S.C. § 5100 — in this chapter (2 versions over time)

The term "claimant" means any individual applying for, or submitting a claim for, any benefit under the laws administered by the Secretary.

42 U.S.C. § 1395Y — under this subchapter

For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “claimant” includes—

(i) an individual filing a claim directly against the applicable plan; and

(ii) an individual filing a claim against an individual or entity insured or covered by the applicable plan.

42 U.S.C. § 2000CC — in this chapter

The term “claimant” means a person raising a claim or defense under this chapter.

42 U.S.C. § 9601 — in this section

The term “claimant” means any person who presents a claim for compensation under this chapter.

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The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

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

In Admiralty Practice. A person authorized and admitted to defend a libel brought in rem against property; thus, for example, thirty hogsheads of sugar. 9 Cranch (U. S.) 191. ' In Old English Law. The plaintiff in ejectment.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

One who claims; in admiralty, one defending a suit against goods in which he claims an interest.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

In Admiralty Practice. A person authorized and admitted to defend a libel brought in rem against property; thus, Thirty Hogsheads of Sugar, Bentzon, Claimant v. Boyle, 9 Cra. (U. S.) 191, 3 L. Ed. 701. CLAMOR (Lat.). A suit or demand; a complaint. Du Cange; Spelman, Gloss. In Civil Law. A claimant. A debt; any thing claimed from another. A proclamation; an accusation. Du Cange.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In admiralty practice. The name given to a person who lays claim to property seized on a libel in rem, and who is authorized and admitted to defend the action. The Co.nqueror, 166 U. S. 110, 17 Sup. Ch 510, 41 In Ed. 937.