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Hallazco

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In Spanish law. The finding and taking possession of something which previously had no owner, and which thus becomes the property of the first occupant. Las Partidas, 3. 5. 28; Id. 5. 48, 49; Id. 5. 20. 50.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

(Spanish) Acquisition by finding.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In Spanish law. The finding and taking possession of something which previously had no owner, and which thus becomes the property of the first occupant. Las Partidas, 3, 5, 28 ; 5, 48, 49; 5, 20, 50.