Lat. Things of general knowledge and concern; matters transacted before certain public officers. Calvin. … [Read more...] about ACTA PUBLICA
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ACTIO CONDICTIO INDEBITI
The name of an action in the civil law, by which the plaintiff recovers the amount of a sum of money or other thing be paid by mistake. See Assumpsit. … [Read more...] about ACTIO CONDICTIO INDEBITI
ACTIO EXEREITORIA
An action against the operator or employer of a vessel. … [Read more...] about ACTIO EXEREITORIA
ACTIO NON DATUR NON DAMNIFICATO
Legal maxim and Latin for an action is not given to one who is not injured. You aren't given the right to take legal action if you haven't been injured. … [Read more...] about ACTIO NON DATUR NON DAMNIFICATO
ACTE
In French law, denotes a document, or formal, solemn writing, embodying a legal attestation that something has been done, corresponding to one sense or use of the English word "act." Thus, actes de naissance are the certificates of birth, and must contain the day, hour, and place of birth, together with the sex and intended christian name of the child, and the names of the … [Read more...] about ACTE