Legal Definitions - effects

Definition: Effects are movable property or goods that a person owns. They can also refer to personal items that belong to a person, especially those owned by someone who has passed away.

Examples:

• When John moved to a new apartment, he packed all his effects into boxes.
• After her grandmother passed away, Sarah inherited her personal effects, including jewelry and photographs.

The first example shows how effects can refer to movable property or goods, such as household items that can be packed and transported. The second example illustrates how effects can also refer to personal items that have sentimental value and are passed down to family members after someone dies.