Maxim 5.6.2
God alone makes the heir, not man.
Solus Deus haeredem facit, non homo.
Source: Co. Litt. 5, 7b; Broom, Max. 516; Weisman, 58o
Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable
Explanation
The heir is determined by blood and by law, not by the contrivance of men — descent is a matter of divine and natural order, not human invention.
Where this applies
- My father tried to disinherit me and name a stranger as his heir — can he do that?
- Can a parent choose someone who isn't related by blood as their legal heir?
Topics
Legal domains
See also
Cite this maxim
NeCede Max. 5.6.2 — God alone makes the heir, not man. — Co. Litt. 5, 7b; Broom, Max. 516; Weisman, 58o (Solus Deus haeredem facit, non homo.)
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