Synonymous with next of kin.
In Co-operative Trust Co., Justice Dielschneider wrote:
"Lineage is a fact. A lineal descendant is a kin, i.e., a blood relative. Lineage deals with one's roots."
References:
- Co-Operative Trust Co. of Canada v. Saskatchewan 1 WWR 47 (1984, SKQB). aka Re Kowbel and published at 16 ETR 142