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cum onere

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Case Law, Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

Definitions from Case Law

From 357 U.S. 51 - United States v. Bess · 1958Most cited · 1,551 citing opinions

It is of the very nature and essence of a lien, that no matter into whose hands the property goes, it passes cum onere.

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Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

With the burden; subject to an incumbrance or charge. What is taken cum onere is taken subject to an existing burden or charge.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

With the burden; subject to an incumbrance or charge. Whit is taken cum onere is taken subject to an existing burden or charge. Cum par delictum est duorum, semper oneratur petitor et melior habetur possessoris causa. Dig.50,17,154. When both parties are in fault the plaintiff must always fail, and the cause of the person in possession be preferred.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Lat. With the burden or charge; subject to a charge or incumbrance. 2 Powell on Devises, 673, 674. Transit terra cum oners; the land passes with the burden or incumbrance. Co, Litt. 231 a. Hes transit cum suo onere; the thing passes with its burden or charge. Bract, fol. 47 b, 48.