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Fructuarius

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

One entitled to fruits and profits; a lessee.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Lat.

In the civil law. One who had the usufruct of a thing; i. e„ the use of the fruits, profits or increase, as of land or animals. Inst. 2, 1, 36, 38. Bracton applies it to a lessee, fermor or farmer of land or one who held lands ad firmam, for a farm or term. Bract fol. 261.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Lat. In the civil Jaw. One who had the usufruct of a thing; i. e., the use of the fruits, prolits, or increase, as of lund or animals, Inst. 2, 1, 36, 38. Bracton applies it to a lessee, fermor, or farmer of land, or one who held lands ad Jirmam, for afarm or term. Bract. fol. 261.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Lat. [from fructus, fruit, or increase.] In the civil law. One who had the usufruct of a thing; i. e. the use of the fruits, profits, or increase, as of land or animals. Inst. 2. 1. 36, 38. Id. 2. 9. 4, 5. Bracton applies it to a lessee, fermor or farmer of land, or one who held lands ad firmam, for a farm, or term. Bract. fol. 261. So firmarius sive usufructuarius. Id. fol. 165.