In Roman law. A household; a family. On the composition of the Roman family, see AGNATI; COGNATI; and see Mackeld. Rom. Law, s 144. Family right; the right or status of being the head of a family, or of exercising the patria potestas over others. This could belong only to a Roman citizen who was a "man in his own right," (homo sui juris.) Mackeld. Rom. Law, s … [Read more...] about FAMILIA
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FAMILY POT TRUST
See pot trust. … [Read more...] about FAMILY POT TRUST
FARINAGIUM
A mill; a toll of meal or flour. Jacob; Spelman. … [Read more...] about FARINAGIUM
FAMILIAE EMPTOR
In Roman law. An intermediate person who purchased the aggregate inheritance when sold per aes et libram, in the process of making a will under the Twelve Tables. This purchaser was merely a man of straw, transmitting the inheritance to the haeres proper. Brown. … [Read more...] about FAMILIAE EMPTOR
FAMILY PURPOSE DOCTRINE
Legal doctrine stating that the registered owner of a motor vehicle is responsible and liable for any damage caused by the operation of the vehicle by another family member. … [Read more...] about FAMILY PURPOSE DOCTRINE