Beneficium divisionis
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
The right to exact contribution from cosureties.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In civil and Scotch law. The privilege of one of several co-sureties (cautioners) to insist upon paying only his pro rata share of the debt. Bell
Defined under Beneficium in Black's Law Dictionary.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In civil and Scotch law. The privilege of one of several co-sureties (cautioners) to insist upon paying only his pre rate share of the debt. Bell.