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NeCede's

Maxim 1.5.174

The concealment of discovered treasure is fraudulent.

Occultatio thesauri inventi fraudulosa.

Source: 3 Inst. 133; Jackson Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational

Explanation

One who discovers treasure trove and conceals it commits a fraud upon the Crown or sovereign — the law requires disclosure of found treasure.

Where this applies

  • Someone finds buried treasure and hides it from the authorities.
  • A person discovers valuables on someone else's property and keeps them secret.

Legal domains

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 1.5.174 — The concealment of discovered treasure is fraudulent. — 3 Inst. 133; Jackson (Occultatio thesauri inventi fraudulosa.)

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