Public-domain · open source
OpenJurist

Limited

A Law Dictionary and Glossary · George C. Kinney · 1893

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

Restricted in extent, duration, scope or character; confined. Limited administi'ation: an administration of a temporary character, granted for a particular period, or for a special purpose. Limited company: a joint-stock company the liability of the members of which for the debts of the company is limited by statute. Limited divorce: a divorce for a limited time; a separation from bed and board. Limited partnerslilp; a partnership in which there are special partners who contribute special sums as capital, and who are not liable for the debts of the partnership beyond the fund so contributed.