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§4.3.30.pr

Lack of Inquiry into the Heir's Person in Actions

Ulpian explains that when pursuing liability against the heir, a judicial inquiry regarding the person of the heir himself is not required.

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[ULPIANUS libro undecimo ad edictum.]

[ULPIANUS libro undecimo ad edictum.]

§4.3.30.pr

​Neque causae cognitio1 in heredis persona2 erit necessaria.

​And a judicial inquiry will not be necessary in the person of the heir.

Syntax notes2 items
  1. 4.3.30.prcausae cognitio

    A technical legal term meaning "judicial inquiry" or "examination of the cause," referring to the official investigation conducted by a magistrate to determine the admissibility of an action.

  2. 4.3.30.prin heredis persona

    Literally "in the person of the heir," meaning that no subjective circumstances or individual conduct on the part of the heir need to be examined or taken into account.

Translated by Gemini 3.5 Flash (published 2026-07-13)urn:cts:latinLit:phi2806.phi002.humanitext-lat1:4.3.30.pr