Definition of DELECTUS PERSONAE in Black's Law Dictionary 4th Edition – Legal dictionary – Glossary of legal terms.
Definition of DELECTUS PERSONAE
Lat. Choice of the person. Johnston v. Winn, Tex.Civ.App., 105 S.W.2d 398, 400. By this term is understood the right of a partner to exercise his choice and preference as to the admission of any new members to the firm, and as to the persons to be so admitted, if any. People v. Herbert, 162 Misc. 817, 295 N.Y.S. 251, 253. The doctrine does not apply to corporations. Adams v. St. Clair, 185 Miss. 416, 188 So. 559, 560.
In Scotch Law
The personal preference which is supposed to have been exercised by a landlord in selecting his tenant, by the members of a firm in making choice of partners, in the appointment of persons to office, and other cases. Nearly equivalent to personal trust, as a doctrine in law. Bell.
Delegata potestas non potest delegari. 2 Inst. 597. A delegated power cannot be delegated.
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