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NeCede's

Maxim 4.6.4

Personal things follow the person.

Personalia personam sequuntur.

Source: Flanders v. Cross, 10 Cush. (Mass.) 516; Weisman, 61p Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

Rights and obligations that are personal in nature are attached to the individual and cannot be separated from him.

Where this applies

  • A personal right is claimed by someone other than the person it belongs to.
  • An obligation that is personal in nature is sought to be transferred to someone else.

Legal domains

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 4.6.4 — Personal things follow the person. — Flanders v. Cross, 10 Cush. (Mass.) 516; Weisman, 61p (Personalia personam sequuntur.)

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