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DONATARIUS

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A donee; one to whom something is given. … [Read more...]

DONATIO

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Latin: A gift A transfer of the title to property to one who receives it without paying for it Vicat The act by which the owner of a thing voluntarily transfers the title and possession of the same from himself to another person, without any consideration. Tied to the conveyance of estates tail. 2 Bl. lornm. 316; Littleton, … [Read more...]

DOMINIO

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Sp. In Spanish law. A term corresponding to and derived from the Latin dominium, (g. v.) Dominio alto, eminent domain; dominio direct o, immediate ownership; dominio utile, beneficial ownership. Hart v. Burnett, 15 Cal. 556. … [Read more...]

DONATIO MORTIS CAUSA

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contracts, legacies. A gift in prospect of death. When a person in sickness, apprehending his dissolution near, delivers, or causes to be delivered to another, the possession of any personal goods, to keep as his own, in case of the donor's decease. 2 Bl. Com. 514 see Civ. Code of Lou. art. 1455. 2. The civil law defines it to be a gift under apprehension of death; as, when any … [Read more...]

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