Note 281 — Book VII.
John Beames translation
Sir Wm. Blackstone, when speaking of the Law of Escheat, informs us, that it is adopted in almost every country, to prevent the robust title of occupancy from again taking place. (2 Bl. Comm. 10.) See Fleta L. 6. c. 1. s. 11. “By common custom and use only,” says Skene, commenting on the Regiam Majestatem, “the King is the last Heir.” (L. 2. c. 55.)