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Graseck, Paul · 1588

VII.
The fiscus state treasury, also in the case of a debt of the prince, and a woman regarding her dos dowry, are in such a position that they are preferred over the rest in a personal action.
VIII.
Indeed, the greatest privilege of all is held by him who spends anything for the infirmity of a sick person, or for the funeral of a deceased person. This is not only to be understood if the one whose assets are in question has been buried: but also if he owed something which, if he were living, he would have been compelled to repay by a funeral action.
IX.
Whether, however, this prerogative is used only against chirographarii unsecured creditors, or also against hypothecarii creditors secured by a mortgage or lien, has been doubted by many.
X.
But we judge it more correct, from the words and opinion of the Emperors and Jurists, that he uses it against both.
XI.
Similar to the aforementioned in privilege is he who has approved that he paid something for the preparation of an inventory, the registration of a testament, or for other necessary causes of the inheritance.