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NeCede's

Maxim 1.5.113

The right of survivorship is preferred to encumbrances.

Jus accrescendi praefertur oneribus.

Source: Co. Litt. 185; Jackson; Weisman, 103n Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

The surviving joint tenant takes the property free of encumbrances created by the deceased tenant alone — the right of survivorship prevails.

Where this applies

  • A surviving joint tenant takes the property despite encumbrances placed by the deceased tenant.
  • A joint owner dies and their mortgage is challenged by the surviving owner.

Legal domains

inheritanceproperty

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 1.5.113 — The right of survivorship is preferred to encumbrances. — Co. Litt. 185; Jackson; Weisman, 103n (Jus accrescendi praefertur oneribus.)

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