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The 1998 Florida Statutes

Title XXXVI
BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
Chapter 620
Partnership Laws
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1620.565  Definition of terms.--In this part:

(1)  "Court" means every court and judge having jurisdiction in the action.

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

(3)  "Person" means those entities listed in s. 1.01(3).

(4)  "Bankrupt" means a bankrupt under the 2Federal Bankruptcy Act or an insolvent person under any state insolvency act.

(5)  "Conveyance" means every assignment, lease, mortgage, or encumbrance.

(6)  "Real property" means land and any interest or estate in land.

History.--s. 2, ch. 72-108; s. 25, ch. 95-242.

1Note.--Repealed effective January 1, 1998, by s. 25, ch. 95-242.

2Note.--Replaced by the 1978 Bankruptcy Code.