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Com., 25 Grat

Categories: Property

Definition (1910 Edition)

(Va.) 896; Leigh v. People, 113 lil. 379.—Apparent defects, in a thing sold, are those which can be discovered by simple inspection. Code La. art. 97.—Apparent easement. See EASEMENT.—Apparent heir. In English law. One whose right of inheritance is indefeasible, provided he outlive the ancestor. 2 Bl. Comm. 208. In Scotch law. He is the person to whom the succession has actually opened. He is so called until his regular entry on the lands by service or infeftment on a precept of clare constat.—Apparent maturity. The apparent maturity of a negotiable instrunent payable at a particular time is the day on which, by its terms, it becomes due. or, when that is a holiday, the next business day. Civil Code Cal. § 3132.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.