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Vesting Order

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

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

In English law. A decree passing title in lieu of a conveyance for that purpose. Wharton.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

A decree transferring title.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

An order which may be granted by the chancery division of the high court of justice (and formerly by chancery) passing the legal estate in lieu of a conveyance.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In English law. An order which may be granted by the chancery division of the high court of justice, (and formerly by chancery,) passing the legal estate in lieu of a conveyance. Co.mmissioners also, under modern statutes, have similar powers. St 15 & 16 Vict c. 55; Wharton.