In Stirpes
Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
According to roots or stocks; by representation. See "Per Stirpes."
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
According to roots. See Per stirpes.
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
In the law of descent, according to roots or stocks; by representation as distinguished from succession per capita. More commonly written per stirpes (q. V.).
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In the law of intestate succession. According to the roots or stocks; by representation; as distinguished from succession per capita. See Per Stirpes; Per Capita.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In the law of intestate cession. According to the roots or stocks; tepresentation; as distinguished from guecession per captia. See PER STIRPES; ‘Per Carira.