Effective 28 Aug 1995
358.020. Definitions. — In this chapter:
(1) "Bankrupt" includes a debtor pursuant to a voluntary or involuntary petition filed under the Federal Bankruptcy Code or a person or entity subject to an insolvency or similar proceeding under state law;
(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 limited liability partnership formed pursuant to an agreement governed by the laws of another jurisdiction and registered as a limited liability partnership under the laws of such jurisdiction;
(6) "Person" includes individuals, partnerships, domestic or foreign limited partnerships, domestic or foreign limited liability companies, domestic or foreign corporations, trusts, business trusts, real estate investment trusts, estates and other associations or business entities;
(7) "Real property" includes land and any interest or estate in land; and
(8) "Registered limited liability partnership" means a partnership formed pursuant to an agreement governed by the laws of this state, registered pursuant to section 358.440 and complying with sections 358.450 and 358.460.
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(L. 1949 p. 506 § 2, A.L. 1995 H.B. 558)
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