Property Tracing
/ˈprɒpərti ˈtreɪsɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process of identifying and tracing the origin or history of property in order to claim, recover, or establish ownership rights.
The attorney initiated property tracing to determine the rightful owner of the disputed funds.
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- property tracing
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Commentary
Property tracing is often applied in equity to follow misappropriated assets, requiring clear identification of the property's lineage to establish claims.
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