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SUI HAEREDES

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Lat. In the civil law. One's own heirs; proper heirs. Inst 2, 19, 2. … [Read more...]

SUI JURIS

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Lat. Of his own right, possessing full social and civil rights; not under any legal disability, or the power of another, or guardianship. Having capacity to manage one's own affairs; not under legal disability to act for one's self. Story. Ag. … [Read more...]

SUCCESSION

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When property or legal rights are passed to another after death. This term typically is used regarding state intestate succession laws which determine who inherits property of the estate of a person who dies without a valid will. passing of property or legal rights after death. Succession refers to the passing of real estate in this situation by will or inheritance (which is … [Read more...]

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