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Massachusetts trust

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Case Law, Cyclopedic (1922)

Definitions from Case Law

From 277 U.S. 537 - Hemphill v. Orloff · 1928Most cited · 143 citing opinions

Whether a given association is called a corporation, partnership, or trust, is not the essential factor in determining the powers of a state concerning it. The real nature of the organization must be considered. If clothed with the ordinary functions and attributes of a corporation, it is subject to similar treatment.

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

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

A trust created for the operation and conduct of a business enterprise; also known as common law companies, and business trusts.