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An action which is brought by the depositor against the depositary, in order to get back the thing deposited. Poth. Du Depot, n. 60. … [Read more...] about ACTIO DEPOSITI DIRECTA

An action instituted, after four months had elapsed after the rendition of judgment, in which the judge issued his warrant to seize, first, the movables, which were sold within eight days afterwards; and then the immovables, which were delivered in pledge to the creditors, or put under the care of a curator, and if, at the end of two months, the debt was not paid, the land was … [Read more...] about ACTIO JUDICATI

A preliminary or preparatory action. An action, instituted for the determination of some preliminary matter on which other litigated matters depend, or for the determination of. some point or question arising in another or principal action; and so called from its being determined before, (prius, or prae judicari.) … [Read more...] about ACTIO PRAEJUDICIALIS

civil law. An action of good faith. … [Read more...] about ACTIO BONAE FIDEI

A direct action; an action founded on strict law, and conducted according to fixed forms; an action founded on certain legal obligations which from their origin were accurately defined and recognised as actionable. … [Read more...] about ACTIO DIRECTA