Skip to content
NeCede's

Maxim 1.5.229

No one can have a servitude over his own property.

Res sua nemini servit.

Source: Jackson Difficulty 3/5 — Intermediate

Explanation

A servitude requires two distinct parties — an owner cannot hold an easement or other servitude against himself, because the dominant and servient estates must be in different hands.

Where this applies

  • A landowner claims an easement over their own land.
  • Someone tries to maintain a servitude when both parcels have merged into single ownership.

Legal domains

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 1.5.229 — No one can have a servitude over his own property. — Jackson (Res sua nemini servit.)

Found an error? Suggest a correction →