Ad Vitellium libri
Ex libro IV
The Same, On Vitellius, Book IV. No one doubts that an heir can legally be appointed as follows: “Let him be my heir,” where the party indicated is present. 1If a person is not a brother of the testator, but entertains fraternal affection for him, he can legally be appointed his heir, by mentioning his name with the appellation of brother.
Paulus, On Vitellius, Book IV. Where the same slave is bequeathed and ordered to be free, the favor shown to freedom takes precedence of the legacy. If, however, the slave is bequeathed in another part of the will, and it is clearly shown that it was intended to deprive him of his liberty, the legacy will take precedence on account of the intention of the deceased. 1Where a slave belonging to another is appointed an heir, it is established that his freedom can be conferred upon him after the death of his master for whom he acquired the estate.