ILLUSORY APPOINTMENT
\ɪlˈuːsəɹˌi ɐpˈɔ͡ɪntmənt], \ɪlˈuːsəɹˌi ɐpˈɔɪntmənt], \ɪ_l_ˈuː_s_ə_ɹ_ˌi_ ɐ_p_ˈɔɪ_n_t_m_ə_n_t]\
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Chancery practice. Such an appointment or disposition of property under a power as is merely nominal and not substantial.
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Illusory appointments are void in equity. Sugd. Pow. 489; 1 Vern. 67; 1 T. R. 438, note; 4 Ves. 785; 16 Ves. 26; 1 Taunt. 289; and the article Appointment.
By John Bouvier
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