P.R. Laws tit. 31, § 861

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§ 861. Definitions

As used in §§ 861-879 of this title:

The term “person” includes a partnership, corporation or an association.

The term “Administration” means the United States Veterans’ Administration, or its successor.

The terms “estate” and “income” shall include only moneys received by the guardian from the Administration and all earnings, interest and profits derived therefrom.

The term “benefits” shall mean all moneys payable by the United States through the Administration.

The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs, or his successor.

The term “ward” means a beneficiary of the Administration.

The term “guardian” shall mean any person acting as fiduciary for a ward.

The term “court” means any part of the Court of First Instance of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

History —Apr. 17, 1936, No. 26, p. 216, § 1; Const., art. I, § 1; July 24, 1952, No. 11, p. 30.