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Je, Abr. Moore v. Jordan, 36 Kan

Categories: Property

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Civil Law

271, 13 Pac. 387, 69 Am. Rep. 550.—Bona paraphernalia. In the civil law. ‘The separate property of a married woman other than that which is included in her dowry; more particularly, her conung: jewels, and ornaments. Whiton v. Snyder, N. Y. 303.—Bona peritura. Goods of a perishable nature; such goods as an executor or trustee must use diligence in disposing of and converting them into money.—Bona utlagatorum. Goods of outlaws; goods belonging to persons outlawed.—Bona vacantia. Vacant, unclaimed, or stray goods. Those things in which nobody claims a property, and which belong to the crown, by virtue of its prerogative. Comm. —Bona waviata. In English law. Waived goods; goods stolen and eoaived. that is, thrown away by the thief in his flight, for fear of being apprehended, or to facilitate his escape; and which go to the sovereign. 5 Coke, 1093; 1 Bl. Comm. 296.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.