De Restitutione, Et Redintegratione Fidei Commissi Controversiæ, Seù Lucubrationes Co. Petri Francisci À Cornu I. C. Feltrensis, Legibus Venetis, Et M. Antonio Peregrino - Softcover

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9780366014064: De Restitutione, Et Redintegratione Fidei Commissi Controversiæ, Seù Lucubrationes Co. Petri Francisci À Cornu I. C. Feltrensis, Legibus Venetis, Et M. Antonio Peregrino

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This book addresses the legal theories and practices surrounding the reintegration of fideicommissa, a form of property entailment prevalent during the medieval and early modern periods in Europe. The author traces the historical development of fideicommissa in Northern Italy, particularly within the context of the Republic of Venice. The book delves into the legal principles that governed the creation, administration, and termination of fideicommissa, examining how these principles were shaped by a complex interplay of customary law, statutory enactments, and judicial decisions. One of the key themes explored in the book is the tension between the desire of testators to perpetuate their family lineages and the need to balance this with the rights of individual heirs. The author analyzes the legal mechanisms that were used to strike this balance, including the use of trusts, substitutions, and usufructs. The book also examines the role of fideicommissa in the broader social and economic context of the time. By restricting the alienation of property, fideicommissa helped to preserve the wealth and status of noble families. However, they could also lead to the accumulation of vast landed estates in the hands of a few individuals, potentially stifling economic growth. Ultimately, this book provides a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the legal and social significance of fideicommissa in medieval and early modern Italy. It offers a valuable resource for scholars and practitioners interested in the history of property law, trusts, and estate planning.

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