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Legal Definitions - fructus
Definition of fructus
Fructus refers to the natural produce, yield, or profits derived from land, animals, or other property. It encompasses anything that naturally grows, is produced, or is generated from a principal asset.
Example 1: A vineyard owner cultivates grapevines. The grapes harvested from these vines each season are considered fructus. This illustrates the natural produce derived directly from the land and its cultivated plants.
Example 2: A sheep farmer maintains a flock of sheep. The wool shorn from the sheep, as well as any lambs born to the ewes, represent fructus. This demonstrates the natural increase and produce generated by animals.
Example 3: A person owns a plot of undeveloped forest land. The wild mushrooms, berries, or naturally fallen timber collected from this land would be considered fructus. This shows how natural yields, even without active cultivation, are included under the term.
Simple Definition
In Roman and civil law, "fructus" refers to the natural produce or profit derived from land and animals. Ownership of these "fruits" was typically acquired by *separatio* (separation from the parent body) for the land's owner or a bona fide possessor. However, a tenant or usufructuary acquired title only by *perceptio* (collection).