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Laws promulgated, i.e., enacted, by the Roman Emperor. They were of various kinds, namely, the following: (1) Edicta; (2) decreta; (3) rescripta, called also, "epistole." Sometimes they were general, and Intended to form a precedent for other like cases; at other times they were special, particular, or Individual, (personates,) and not intended to form a precedent. The emperor … [Read more...] about CONSTITUTIONES

When unethical actions are at such a high level that the court may choose to treat the acting party as if they have committed fraud, e.g. when one party conceals a defect in property for sale. … [Read more...] about CONSTRUCTIVE FRAUD

Section 3 Treason Note Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court. The Congress shall have power to declare the Punishment of Treason, but no … [Read more...] about CONSTITUTION OF THE US ARTICLE 3 SECTION 3

See CLARENDON. … [Read more...] about CONSTITUTIONS OF CLARENDON

Notice that is a legal fiction where a reasonably diligent person is assumed to have known about something even if they did not receive actual notice. Where a party that didn't have actual notice is treated as if they had received actual notice. For example, the court may provide that a notice nailed to a party's door or published in a popular newspaper should be sufficient for … [Read more...] about CONSTRUCTIVE NOTICE