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NeCede's

Maxim 5.6.9

One blood being wanting, he cannot be heir.

Deficiente uno sanguine non potest esse haeres.

Source: 3 Co. 41; Jackson Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

Inheritance requires the blood connection — where the claimant lacks the requisite line of descent from the ancestor, he cannot inherit, regardless of other considerations.

Where this applies

  • A non-blood relative is claiming they should inherit from my family member.
  • Someone with no blood connection to the deceased is trying to claim part of the estate.

Legal domains

inheritance

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 5.6.9 — One blood being wanting, he cannot be heir. — 3 Co. 41; Jackson (Deficiente uno sanguine non potest esse haeres.)

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