HAERES
\hˈe͡əz], \hˈeəz], \h_ˈeə_z]\
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In Roman law. The heir, or universal successor in the event of death. Theheir is he who actively or passively succeeds to tlie entire property of the estate- leaver.lie is not only the successor to the rights and claims, but also to the estate-leaver'sdebts, and in relation to his estate is to be regarded as the identical person of theestate-leaver, inasmuch as he represents him in all his active and passive relations tohis estate. Mackeld. Rom. Law,
By Henry Campbell Black
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Civil law. An heir, one who succeeds to the whole inheritance.
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These are of various kinds. 1. Haeres natus, an heir born; the heir at law: he is distinguished from, 2. Haeres factus, or an heir created by will, a testamentary heir, to whom the whole estate of the testator is given. 3. Haeres fiduciarius, an heir to whom the estate is given in trust for another. Just. 2, 23, 1, 2. Haeres-legitimus, a lawful heir; this is one who is manifested by the marriage of his parents; haeres legitimus est quem nuptiae demonstrant; haeres suus, one's own heir, a proper heir; descendants. Just. 3, 1, 4, 5.
By John Bouvier
