Legal Definition and Related Resources of Animus revertendi

The intention of returning. Animals accustomed to go and return e.g., pigeons in a dovecote continue the property of their owner until they lose the animus revertendi

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What does Animus revertendi mean in American Law?

The definition of Animus revertendi in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:

The intention to return. See also animo manendi; animus et factum; animus et factus.

The term is most frequently encountered in the context of “an animal with animus revertendi.” If such an animal, e.g., a homing pigeon, or domestic dog or cat, leaves the possession of its owner, he does not lose his property rights in it. If, however, an animal ferae naturae (see animal) escapes, it belongs to whomever next reduces it to possession.

Meaning of Animus Revertendi

In this law dictionary, the legal term animus revertendi is a kind of the Roman law class.

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