Section 7-12-13 Definitions.

RI Gen L § 7-12-13 (2019) (N/A)
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§ 7-12-13. Definitions. In §§ 7-12-12 - 7-12-59:

(1) "Bankrupt" includes bankrupt under title 11 of the United States Code (Bankruptcy) or insolvent under any state insolvent act.

(2) "Business" includes every trade, occupation, or profession.

(3) "Conveyance" includes every assignment, lease, mortgage, or encumbrance.

(4) "Court" includes every court and judge having jurisdiction in the case.

(5) "Foreign registered limited-liability partnership" means a registered limited-liability partnership or a limited-liability partnership formed pursuant to an agreement governed by the laws of another jurisdiction and registered under the laws of that jurisdiction.

(6) "Person" includes individuals, partnerships, corporations, and other associations.

(7) "Real property" includes land and any interest or estate in land.

(8) "Registered limited-liability partnership" means a partnership formed pursuant to an agreement governed by the laws of this state, registered under § 7-12-56 and in compliance with § 7-12-58.

History of Section. (R.P.L. 1957, ch. 74, § 2; P.L. 1996, ch. 270, § 1.)