Lucrativa Usucapio

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Lat. This species of usucapio was permitted in Roman law only in the case of persons taking possession of property upon the deccase of its late owner, and in exclusion or deforcement of the heir, whence it was called "usucapio pro hœrede." The adjective "lucrativa" denoted that property was acquired by thla usucapio without any consideration or payment for it by way of purchase; and, as the possessor who so acquired the property was a malA fide possessor, his acquisition, or usucapio, was called also "improba," (i. e., dishonest;) but this dishonesty was tolerated (until abolished by Hadrian) as an incentive to force the hœres to take possession, in order that the debts might be paid and the sacrifices performed; and, as a further incentive to the hœres, this usucapio was complete in one year. Brown.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Lat. This species of usucapio was permitted in Roman law only in the ease of persons taking possession of property upon the deceuse of its late owner, and in exclusion or deforcement of the heir, whence it was called “usucapio pro herede.” The adjective “lucrativa” denoted that property was acquired by this usucapio without any consideration or payment for it by way of purchase; and, as the possessor who so acquired the property was a mala fide possessor, bis acquisition, or usecapio, Was Called aiso “impreba,” (z. ¢@., dishonest;)} but this dishonesty was tolerated (until abolished by Iiadrian} as an incentive to force the Aceres to take possession, in order that the debts might be paid and the sacrifices performed; and, as a further incentive to the heres, this usucapie was compleie in one year. Brown.