For Use
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1891)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Words used to describe a suit. Judgment, or decree in which the nominal plaintiff sues for the benefit or advantage of another. This is necessary in some cases where an assignee is obliged to sue in the name of the assignor. The style of the suit for consumption; the former being those in which the article bailed is to be used and returned and the latter those in which it may be consumed and returned in kind.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
1. For the benefit or advantageofanother. Thus, where an assignee is ‘obliged to sue in the name of his assignor, the suit is entitled “A. for use of B. v. C.” _ 2. For enjoyment or employment without destruction. A loan “for use” is one in which the bailee has the right to use and enjoy the article, but without consuming or destroying it, in which respect it differs from 4 loan “for consumption.” “FOR WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.” In a policy of marine or fire insurance, this phrase indicates that the insurance is taken for the benefit of all persons (besides those named) who may have an insurable interest in the subject.