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Maxim 1.5.134

A manor is called from “manendo,” according to its excellence, a seat, great, fixed, and firm.

Manerium dicitur a manendo, secundum excellentiam, sedes magna, fixa et stabilis.

Source: Co. Litt. 58; Jackson Difficulty 3/5 — Intermediate

Explanation

The manor, as the permanent seat of lordship and governance, signifies stability — its fixed nature is the basis of the feudal land tenure system and the rights attached thereto.

Where this applies

  • A question arises about the nature of a landholding and its permanence.
  • A property interest is tied to a specific manor or seat of governance.

Legal domains

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Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 1.5.134 — A manor is called from “manendo,” according to its excellence, a seat, great, fixed, and firm. — Co. Litt. 58; Jackson (Manerium dicitur a manendo, secundum excellentiam, sedes magna, fixa et stabilis.)

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