Legal Definitions - in globo

In globo is a Latin legal term meaning "as an undivided whole" or "in a mass." It describes situations where multiple items, issues, or parties are considered, dealt with, or transferred collectively as a single unit, rather than being separated, itemized, or addressed individually.

• For instance, when a company decides to sell off an entire division, including all its physical assets, intellectual property, and ongoing contracts, they might offer to sell these components in globo. This means the buyer acquires the entire collection of assets and liabilities associated with that division as one complete package, rather than negotiating for each item separately.

• Consider a situation in a probate court where an estate includes a collection of antique furniture. Instead of having each piece appraised and sold individually, the executor might decide to sell the entire collection of furniture in globo to a single buyer or auction house. This approach treats the entire set of antiques as one unified lot for the purpose of sale.

• In a legislative context, sometimes a series of related proposals or amendments to a bill are presented together. Instead of requiring a separate vote on each individual amendment, the legislative body might choose to vote on the entire package of amendments in globo. This means members are casting a single vote to accept or reject all the grouped amendments as a collective unit.