Onerous

A contract, lease, share or other right is said to be "onerous" when the obligations attaching to it counter-balance or exceed the advantage to be derived from it, either absolutely or with reference to the particular possessor. Sweet. As used in the civil law and in the systems derived from it, (French, Scotch, Spanish, Mexican,) the term also means based upon, supported by, or relating to a good and valuable consideration, i. e., one which imposes a burden or charge in return for the benefit cohf erred.

— Onerous cause. In Scotch law. A good and legal consideration.

— Onerous contract. See Contract.

— Onerous deed. In Scotch law. A deed given for a valuable consideration. Bell.

— Onerous gift. A gift made subject to certain charges imposed by the donor on the donee.

— Onerous title. A title acquired by the giving of a valuable consideration, as the payment of money or rendition of services or the performance of conditions or assumption or discharge of liens or cbarges. Scott v. Ward, 13 Cal. 458; Kircher v. Murray (G. C.) 54 Fed. 617; Noe v Card, 14 Cal. 576; Civ. Co.de La-1900, art. 3556.