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Latin. The same person as the decedent. An heir succeeding by an universal title to his ancestor, and thereby becoming possessed of all his property, with the rights and privileges attaching thereto, is held liable in payment of his ancestor's debts, and fulfillment of his obligations. As the heir thus represents his ancestor in his rights and obligations, he is regarded in law as the same person as the deceased. The different modes in which an heir succeeds and makes up his title carry with them a varied extent of obligation. Thus, one who enters upon the succession cum beneficio inventarii, is only ...