Section 10-8-2

(Repealed effective January 1, 2001) Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:

(1) COURT. Every court and judge having jurisdiction in the case.

(2) BUSINESS. Every trade, occupation or profession.

(3) PERSON. Individuals, partnerships, corporations and other associations. "Person" also includes fiduciaries permitted to participate in partnerships pursuant to Sections 19-3-150 through 19-3-152.

(4) BANKRUPT. Such term includes bankrupt under the Federal Bankruptcy Act or insolvent under the State Insolvency Act.

(5) CONVEYANCE. Every assignment, lease, mortgage, deed of trust or other encumbrance.

(6) REAL PROPERTY. Land and any interest or estate in land.

(7) PARTNERSHIP. An association of two or more persons to carry on as co-owners a business for profit.

(Acts 1971, No. 1513, p. 2609, §2.)