An action which the bailor of a thing for hire may bring against the bailee, in order to compel him to redeliver the thing hired. … [Read more...] about ACTIO EX CONDUCTO
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ACTIO MIXTA
A mixed action; an action brought. for the recovery of a thing, or compensation for damages, and also for the payment of a penalty; partaking of the nature both of an actio in rem and in personam. Inst. 4, 6. 16, 18, 19, 20; Mackeld, Rom. Law, … [Read more...] about ACTIO MIXTA
ACTIO PRSESCRIPTIS VERBIS
A form of action which derived its force from continued usage or the responsa prudentium, and was founded on the unwritten law. 1 Spence, Eq. Jur. 212. … [Read more...] about ACTIO PRSESCRIPTIS VERBIS
ACTIO COMMODATI
Included several actions appropriate to enforce the obligations of a borrower or a lender. Id. 305. … [Read more...] about ACTIO COMMODATI
ACTIO EX CONTRACTU
In the civil and common law. An action of contract; an action arising out of, or founded on, contract. Inst 4, 6, 1; Bract fol. 102; 3 Bl. Comm. 117. … [Read more...] about ACTIO EX CONTRACTU