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Justinian I · The Digest of Justinian §23.3.70.pr

Principle of Ruling in Favor of the Dowry in Ambiguity

Passage 3444 of 9271 · Latin

Summary

States the principle that in ambiguous legal cases, it is preferable to issue a ruling in favor of the dowry.

[PAULUS libro sexto quaestionum. ] §23.3.70.prIn ambiguis pro dotibus respondere melius est.
[PAULUS in the sixth book of Questions.] In ambiguous matters, it is better to answer in favor of dowries.

Notes

  1. §23.3.70.prIn ambiguis — Substantive use of the neuter plural of the adjective "ambiguus" (ambiguous, doubtful), here with the preposition "in" to mean "in doubtful cases" or "in ambiguous matters."
  2. §23.3.70.prpro dotibus — The preposition "pro" (in favor of, on behalf of) with the ablative plural of "dos" (dowry). This indicates the legal maxim of favoring the establishment or preservation of dowries (favor dotis) in case of ambiguity.

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Justinian I, The Digest of Justinian §23.3.70.pr. Humanitext Reader, https://reader.humanitext.ai/en/text/urn:cts:latinLit:phi2806.phi002.humanitext-lat1:23.3.70.pr

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