v.) of the civil law.—Heir collateral. One who is not lineally related to the decedent, but is of collateral kin; ec. g., his uncle, cousin, brother. nephew.—Heir conventional. In the civil law. One who takes a succession by virtue of a contract or settlement entitling him thereto. —Heir, forced. One who cannot be disinherited. See Forcep HEIRS.—Heir general. An heir at law. The pa ae” heir by blood, succeeding to all the lands. Forrest v. Porch, 100