Legal Definitions - damnosa aut lucrosa

damnosa aut lucrosa

When someone inherits something, they have to decide if it will be good or bad for them. This is called damnosa aut lucrosa.

• John inherited his grandfather's old house. He had to decide if it would be worth fixing up and living in or if it would be too expensive to maintain. This is an example of damnosa aut lucrosa.
• Samantha inherited a large sum of money from her aunt. She had to decide if she should invest it or spend it all at once. This is an example of damnosa aut lucrosa.

These examples show how someone has to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of inheriting something before making a decision.