Fonds Perdus
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia · John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
In French Law. Capital Is said to be invested d fonda perdua when It Is stipulated that In consideration of the payment of an amount as interest, higher than the normal rate, the lender shall be repaid his capital In this manner. The borrower, after having paid the Interest during the period determined, is free as regards the capital Itself.
Arg. Fr. Merc. Law 560.