XL. enunciata, et controversa iuris responsa

XXII.
That species of pledge which is called antichresis a pledge where the creditor uses the property to offset interest, even if it exceeds a certain term of interest, is not illicit.

XXIII.
We affirm, not without authority, that a woman enjoys the benefit of protopraxia the right of priority in collection regarding her dowry, not only against the tacit, but even against the express mortgage of prior creditors.

XXIV.
Lawful interest is not prohibited by divine or human Law.

XXV.
A single interpellation formal demand for payment constitutes a debtor in default.

XXVI.
A brother’s testimony is not to be admitted under civil law.

XXVII.
A daughter under twenty-five years of age, marrying without the consent of her parents when her father wished to provide her to a worthy husband, can be disinherited.

XXVIII.
An inheritance cannot be acquired through a proxy.

XXIX.
Sons of brothers succeed to an uncle by heads, not by lines, contrary to the common opinion.

XXX.
A donor is not held responsible for eviction unless he has specifically bound himself to it.

XXXI.
A possessor in good faith makes the natural and industrial fruits his own.

XXXII.
A treasure found in a public or religious place belongs half to the finder and half to the treasury.