Legal Definitions - promutuum

promutuum

Promutuum is a type of agreement in civil law where a person who has received money or property by mistake agrees to return it to the person who paid it.

• If a bank accidentally deposits $1000 into your account, and you agree to return it to the bank, that is an example of promutuum.
• If a store overcharges you for an item and you return it for a refund, that is also an example of promutuum.

These examples illustrate how promutuum works. In both cases, someone received money or property by mistake and agreed to return it to the rightful owner. This type of agreement helps ensure that people are treated fairly and that mistakes are corrected.