An action which lay for one who had lost a thing of which he had bona fide obtained possession, before he had gained a property in it, in order to have it restored, under color that he had obtained a property in it by prescription. Inst. 4, 6, 4; Heinecc. Elem. lib. 4, tit. 6, 1381; fiallifax, Anal. b. 3, c. 1, n. 9. It was an honorary action, and derived its name from the … [Read more...] about ACTIO PUBLICIANA
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ACTIO COMMODATI CONTRARIA
An action by the borrower against the lender, to compel the execution of the contract. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition The name of an action in the civil law, by the borrower against the lender, to compel the execution of the contract. … [Read more...] about ACTIO COMMODATI CONTRARIA
ACTIO EX DELICTO
In the civil and common law. An action of tort; an action arising out of fault, misconduct, or malfeasance. Inst 4, 6, 15; 3 Bl. Comm. 117. Ex maleficio is the more common expression of the civil law; which is adopted by Bracton. Inst. 4, 6, 1; Bract fols. 102, 103. … [Read more...] about ACTIO EX DELICTO
ACTIO NEGOTIORUM GESTORUM
Included actions between principal and agent and other parties to an engagement, whereby one person undertook the transaction of business for another. … [Read more...] about ACTIO NEGOTIORUM GESTORUM
ACTIO QUOD JUSSU
An action given against a master, founded on some business done by his slave, acting under his order, (jussu.) Inst. 4, 7, 1; Dig. 15, 4; Cod. 4, 26. … [Read more...] about ACTIO QUOD JUSSU