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NeCede's

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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