29. Qui prior est tempore potior est jure.
Cf. C. 8. 17. 3: Sicut prior est tempore, ita potior jure.
Where two rights or titles conflict, the earlier prevails, unless there is some special reason for preferring the later. See § 85.
Cf. C. 8. 17. 3: Sicut prior est tempore, ita potior jure.
Where two rights or titles conflict, the earlier prevails, unless there is some special reason for preferring the later. See § 85.