Name And Arms Clause
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
Name and arms clause, a clause enjoining persons on whom property or estates are settled, either by deed or will, to take and use the name and arms of the settlor. As to the framing and effect of such a clause, see Dav. Prec., vol. iii. Pt. I. p. 351; Co. Litt. 327 a, and Mr. Butler's note thereto; and Re Watson, (1930) 2 Ch 344. For formalities required, see Halsb. L.E., title 'Name.'
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