initials

initials
The first letters of a person's christian name or names and the first letter of his surname or family name, e.g. J. F. K. for John F. Kennedy. 38 Am J1st Name § 7. Sufficient as a designation of the creditors of a bankrupt in the schedule of creditors. 9 Am J2d Bankr § 373. Sufficient as a signature of a negotiable instrument. Merchants Bank v Spicer (NY) 6 Wend 443. Insufficient as a signature binding a person as bail. 8 Am J2d Bail § 64. Not a proper signature to a bill of exceptions. 4 Am J2d A & E § 466.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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