Definition of DAMNOSA HIEREDITAS in Black's Law Dictionary 4th Edition – Legal dictionary – Glossary of legal terms.
Definition of DAMNOSA HIEREDITAS
In the civil law. A losing inheritance; an inheritance that was a charge, instead of a benefit. Dig. 50, 16, 119.
The term has also been metaphorically applied to that species of property of a bankrupt which, so far from being valuable, would be a charge to the creditors; for example, a term of years where the rent would exceed the revenue. 7 East, 342; 3 Camp. 340; 1 Esp.N.P. 234; Provident L. & Trust Co. v. Fidelity, etc., Co., 203 Pa. 82, 52 A. 34.
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