Administration ad litem

Administration ad litem

What does Administration ad litem mean in American Law?

The definition of Administration ad litem in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:

When the estate of a decedent is or should be involved in some legal proceeding prior to the appointment of an executor or regular administrator, the court with jurisdiction over the estate may appoint an “administrator ad litem,” i.e., an administrator for the purpose of, or during the pendency of, the litigation.


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