In English pleading. A name given to the distinctive clause in the plea to the further maintenance of the action, introduced in plact of the plea puis darrein continuance; the averment being that the plaintiff ought not further (ulterius) to have or maintain his action. Steph. PI. 64, 65, 401. … [Read more...] about ACTIO NON ULTERIUS
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ACTING
Temporary performance. Frequently referring to a temporary position performing and carrying out the duties of an office without actually holding the position. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition A term employed to designate a locum tenens who is performing the duties of an office to which he does not himself claim title; e.g. "Acting Supervising Architect." Fraser v. … [Read more...] about ACTING
ACTIO DAMNI INJURIA
The name of a general class of actions for damages, including many species of suits for losses caused by wrongful or negligent acts. The term is about equivalent to our "action for damages." … [Read more...] about ACTIO DAMNI INJURIA
ACTIO FURTI
An action of theft; an action founded upon theft. Inst. 4, 1, 13-17; Bract fol. 444. ' This could only be brought for the penalty attached to the offense, and not to recover the thing stolen itself, for which other actions were provided. Inst. 4, 1, 10. … [Read more...] about ACTIO FURTI
ACTIO NOXALIS
A noxal action; an action which lay against a master for a crime committed or injury done by his slave; and in which the master had the alternative either to pay for the damage done or to deliver up the slave to the complaining party. So called from noxa, the offense or injury committed. Inst. 4, 8, 1. … [Read more...] about ACTIO NOXALIS