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Devolution

The transfer or transi-tlon from one person to another of a right, liability, title, estate, or office. Francisco v. Aguirre, 94 Cal. 180, 29 Pac. 495; owen v. Insurance Co., 50 Hun, 455, 10 N. Y. Supp. 75

Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)