In whatever manner he wishes, in whatever manner he can.

Explanation

A man may dispose of his own property or exercise his own rights by any lawful means he chooses — the law does not prescribe the method where the right itself is established.

Where this applies

• A property owner decides to donate a portion of her land to a neighbor rather than sell it, and the law permits her to dispose of her property by whatever lawful means she chooses.
• A testator leaves his entire estate to a charity, bypassing his relatives, and the court upholds the will because a man may dispose of his property in whatever manner he wishes.
• A homeowner chooses to tear down an old shed rather than repair it, and no one can compel a different method because the owner has the right to deal with his own property as he sees fit.

See also

• 6.1.1 Consent makes the law.