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NeCede's

Maxim 1.5.117

A right growing to a possessor accrues to the successor.

Jus superveniens auctori accrescit successori.

Source: Halk. 76; Jackson; Weisman, 58l; Weisman, 103s Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational

Explanation

A right that attaches to property after its transfer vests in the successor, not in the original holder — the successor takes the benefit of any improvement in title.

Where this applies

  • A property right that develops after a sale vests in the buyer rather than the seller.
  • A title defect is cured after the property changes hands, and the question is who benefits.

Legal domains

constitutionalsovereignty

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 1.5.117 — A right growing to a possessor accrues to the successor. — Halk. 76; Jackson; Weisman, 58l; Weisman, 103s (Jus superveniens auctori accrescit successori.)

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