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NeCede's

Maxim 4.7.7

An heir under twenty-one years of age shall not be held to answer, except in the case of dower.

Haeres minor uno et viginti annis non respondebit, nisi in casu dotis.

Source: Moor, 348; Jackson, *Latin for Lawyers* (1915), Max. 327; Weisman, 58x Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

The law protects the minor heir from suit during his minority — but dower, being among the most favored causes, is the single exception.

Where this applies

  • A minor heir is sued for a debt of the estate.
  • A young heir is protected from lawsuits during their minority.

Legal domains

familyinheritance

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 4.7.7 — An heir under twenty-one years of age shall not be held to answer, except in the case of dower. — Moor, 348; Jackson, *Latin for Lawyers* (1915), Max. 327; Weisman, 58x (Haeres minor uno et viginti annis non respondebit, nisi in casu dotis.)

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