Legal Definitions - unciarius heres

UNCIARIUS HERES

unciarius heres is a Latin term used in Roman law to refer to an heir who is entitled to one-twelfth of an estate or inheritance.

For example, if a person dies and leaves behind an estate worth $120,000, an unciarius heres would be entitled to receive $10,000 (which is one-twelfth of the total estate).

Another example would be if a person dies and leaves behind a house and some money. If the total value of the estate is $240,000, an unciarius heres would be entitled to receive $20,000 (which is one-twelfth of the total estate).

The examples illustrate how an unciarius heres is entitled to a specific portion of an estate or inheritance. In both examples, the total value of the estate is divided into twelve equal parts, and the unciarius heres receives one of those parts. This is a specific legal term used in Roman law to ensure that heirs receive a fair share of an estate or inheritance.