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Heir substitute, In a bond

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

(Scotch) The obligee of a bond payable on the death of a creditor.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In Scotch law. He to whom a bond is payable expressly in case of the creditor's decease, or after his death. 1 Forb. Inst. pt. 3, p. 76.

Defined under Heir in Black's Law Dictionary.