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CAPITE, descents (law)


CAPITE, descents. By the head. Distribution or succession per capita, is said to take place when every one of the kindred in equal degree, and not said to take place when every one of the kindred in equal degree, and not jure representationis, receive an equal part of an estate. jure representationis, receive an equal part of an estate.