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Jus deliberandi

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Bouvier (1839)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

The right of deliberating.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In the civil law. The right of deliberating. A term granted by the proper officer at the request of him who is called to the inheritance, (the heir,) within which he has the right to Investigate its condition and to consider whether he wlll accept or reject it MackeldRom. Law, 742; Civ. Code La. art. 1028.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In thecivil law. The right of deliberating. A term granted by the proper officer at the request of him who is called to the inheritance, (the heir.) within which he has the right to investigate its condition and to consider whether he will accept or reject it. Mackeld. Rom. Law, § 742; Civil Code La. art. 1028,

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States

John Bouvier · 1839

The right of deliberating which in some countries where the heir may have benefit of inventory, (q. v.) is given to him to consider whether he will accept or renounce the succession. In Louisiana he is allowed ten days before he is required to make his election. Civ. Code, art. 1028.