Legal Definitions - jus quaesitum

Definition: Jus quaesitum is a Latin term used in civil law that refers to a right to ask or recover something from someone who is under an obligation. It can also refer to an acquired right.

Example: If someone owes you money, you have a jus quaesitum to ask them to pay you back. This means you have the legal right to demand payment from them.

Definition: Jus quaesitum tertio is a term used in Scots law that refers to a contractual right conferred on a third party. This means that a third party has a legal right to benefit from a contract between two other parties.

Example: If a couple hires a wedding photographer and includes a clause in the contract that allows their parents to receive copies of the photos, the parents have a jus quaesitum tertio. This means they have a legal right to receive the photos, even though they were not directly involved in the contract.

These examples illustrate how jus quaesitum and jus quaesitum tertio are legal concepts that give individuals or third parties the right to demand or receive something that they are entitled to under the law.