Maxim 1.5.88
By the title of heirs come the heirs of heirs to infinity.
Heredum appellatione veniunt heredes heredum in infinitum.
Source: Co. Litt. 9; Jackson; Weisman, 58j
Difficulty 3/5 — Intermediate
Explanation
A grant to a man and his heirs extends to all succeeding generations without limit — the word "heirs" creates a perpetual line of succession.
Where this applies
- A property grant says it goes to someone and their heirs, and a dispute arises about how far that extends.
- A will leaves land to descendants indefinitely.
Legal domains
Cite this maxim
NeCede Max. 1.5.88 — By the title of heirs come the heirs of heirs to infinity. — Co. Litt. 9; Jackson; Weisman, 58j (Heredum appellatione veniunt heredes heredum in infinitum.)
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