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betrothal with a girl by words in the present tense, but the bride dies before the nuptials are celebrated, the young man and groom shall not gain the dowry.
LX.
But because today for the most part dotal agreements are made between spouses, therefore these must be attended to first; however, these being lacking, one must inquire about the statute or custom of the place where the husband had his domicile.
LXI.
It is debated, however, whether the statute of the domicile of origin or that of the habitation of the husband should be looked to. We, however, along with Salicetus, think according to the common opinion that the domicile of the husband’s habitation, not of his origin, should be attended to.
LXII.
When legitimate heirs are not existing—namely descendants, ascendants, or collaterals up to the tenth degree, or even a spouse—the treasury fiscus succeeds.
LXIII.
Only the Emperor properly has a treasury, as also kings, or free cities not recognizing a superior, or other lords, even if they recognize a superior, to whom nevertheless mere and mixed authority, fiscal rights, and other regalia royal rights have been granted by the Emperor.