Legal maxim and Latin for a personal action dies with the person. Some legal causes of action can no longer be brought after a person dies, in some cases, defamation. In actions of tort this was formerly a general rule, but recently its application has been so generally narrowed that it probably affects only actions for libel and slander. Compensation may, however, now be … [Read more...] about ACTIO PERSONALIS MORITUR CUM PERSONA
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ACTIO ARBITRARIA
Actio depending on the discretion of the judge. In this, unless the defendant would make amends to the plaintiff as dictated by the judge in his discretion, he was liable to be condemned. Id. 825. … [Read more...] about ACTIO ARBITRARIA
ACTIO DEPOSITI CONTRARIA
An action which the depositary has against the depositor, to compel him to fulfil his engagement towards him. Poth. Du Depot, n. 69. … [Read more...] about ACTIO DEPOSITI CONTRARIA
ACTIO IN REM
In the civil and common law. An action for a thing; an action for the recovery of a thing possessed by another. Inst. 4, 6, 1. An action for the enforcement of a right (or for redress for its invasion) which was originally available against all the world, and not in any special sense against the individual sued, until he violated it. See In Rem. … [Read more...] about ACTIO IN REM
ACTIO PIGNORATITIA
An action of pledge; an action founded on the contract of pledge, (pignus.) Dig. 13, 7; Cod. 4, 24. … [Read more...] about ACTIO PIGNORATITIA