Legal Definitions - pro defectu exitus

pro defectu exitus

Pro defectu exitus means that if there is no heir, the property will go to someone else.

• If John dies without any children, his property will go to his brother, pro defectu exitus.
• The will stated that the estate would go to the charity if there was no heir, pro defectu exitus.

These examples show that pro defectu exitus is used when there is no heir to inherit property or assets. In such cases, the property or assets will go to someone else, as specified in a will or legal document.