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ACTIO PRAETORIA

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A praetorian action; one introduced by the prastor, as distinguished from the more ancient actio civilis, (a. v.) Inst. 4, 6, 3; Mackeld. Rom. Law, … [Read more...] about ACTIO PRAETORIA

ACTIO CALUMNISE

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An action to restrain the defendant from prosecuting a groundless proceeding or trumped-up charge against the plaintiff. Hunter, Rom. Law, 859. … [Read more...] about ACTIO CALUMNISE

ACTIO EMPTI

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An action employed in behalf of a buyer to compel a seller to perform his obligations or pay compensation; also to enforce any special agreements by him, embodied in a contract of sale. Hunter, Rom. Law. 332. … [Read more...] about ACTIO EMPTI

ACTIO MANDATI

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Included actions to enforce contracts of mandate, or obligations arising out of them. Hunter, Rom. Law, 316. … [Read more...] about ACTIO MANDATI

ACTIO PRO SOCIO

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An action of partnership. An action brought by one partner against his associates to compel them to carry out the terms of the partnership agreement. … [Read more...] about ACTIO PRO SOCIO

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