Glossary of Legal Terms

A recipient is the person who receives support payments under an agreement or court order. The term is commonly used in child support and spousal support matters.

A records office is the B.C. location where a company must keep important corporate records. These records can include incorporation documents, registers, and other records required by the Act.

A registered office is the company’s official B.C. office for service and formal delivery of records. A company must maintain a registered office in British Columbia.

A registered owner is the person shown on title as the legal owner of the property or of a registered interest in the property. Land title records identify registered ownership.

A representation agreement is a legal document used in British Columbia to authorize another person to help make or make certain personal and health care decisions. It is part of incapacity planning.

The residue of an estate is what remains after debts, taxes, expenses, and specific gifts have been dealt with. The will often says who receives the residue.

A resolution is a formal decision made by directors or shareholders. Corporate actions are often authorized through board resolutions or shareholder resolutions.

A respondent is the person responding to a court application or claim brought by someone else. In family law matters, the respondent answers the claims made by the applicant.

A restrictive covenant is a covenant that limits how land may be used, built on, or altered. It remains attached to the land and can bind later owners.

The right of survivorship is the feature of joint tenancy under which a deceased owner’s interest usually passes automatically to the surviving joint tenant or joint tenants.