Judicial Dictionary - D
Judicial Dictionary
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De facto
| Category | D |
|---|---|
| Title | De facto |
| Details | Of fact; founded in fact; in deed, in point of fact; actually, really. Existing as a matter of fact rather than of right. A de facto guardian is one who is not a legal guardian in the sense that he is neither a natural guardian nor a testamentary guardian nor a guardian appointed by court, but who being interested in the minor through stranger takes charge of the management of the minor’s property. [Palani Goundam v. Vanjiakkal AIR 1956 Mad 476] |
| Created On | April 23, 2011, 9:06 AM |
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