Tutor Alienus
English Law: Tutor Alienus in the Past
The name given to a stranger who enters into the lands of an infant within the age of fourteen) and takes the profits.
Developments
He may be called to an account by the infant and be charged as guardian in socage. Litt. s. 124; Co. Litt. 89 b, 90 a Hargr. n. 1. [1][rtbs name=”history-of-english-law”]
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Notes and References
- Partialy, this information about tutor alienus is based on the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, including tutor alienus.
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