27. Acquisition by title[74] is stronger[75] than possession, unless this has come down from ancestors;[76] but acquisition by title is of no avail without possession for a short time.[77]
28. If one holding by title have it questioned [in a Court of justice], he must establish it by proof: but not so his son, nor his son's son; in their case, possession is of greater weight.
29. If one whose title is questioned die [pending the suit[78]], his heir must establish it by proof; in such case possession without title will not avail.[79]
30. Those appointed by the monarch,[80] communities,[81] guilds,[82] and families, have authority, one after the other,[83] to investigate law-suits among men.
31. The monarch shall annul decisions of suits which have been brought about by force or fraud; also those made by women, those made at night, those made in private chambers, those made in a place beyond the limits,[84] and those made by enemies.
32. A suit instituted by one intoxicated, or insane, or stricken with disease,[85] or given up to vice,[86] or a minor, or one under the influence of fear, &c.,[87] or one having no interest, is invalid.
33. When lost property is found,[88] it shall be restored by the monarch to the owner: if the claimant fail to identify by some sign, he shall pay an equivalent fine.
34. If the monarch find a treasure,[89] he shall give half of it to the twice-born.[90] If, on the other hand, a twice-born [find a treasure], he shall, if learned, take the whole, for he is lord of all.[91]
35. Of treasure found by any one else,[92] the monarch shall take a sixth.[93] If the finder do not make report, but [his discovery] comes to light, he shall surrender [what he has found], and shall, besides, be punished.