Lat. Fear of danger. 1 Kent Comm. 23. … [Read more...]
FORSPECA
In old English law. Prolocutor; paranymphus. … [Read more...]
FORMULA
In common law practice, a set form of words used in judicial proceedings. In the civil law, an action. Calvin. … [Read more...]
FORSTAL
See FORESTALL. Forstellarius est pauperum depressor, et totius communitatis et patriae publicus inimicus. A forestaller is an oppressor of the poor, and a public enemy of the whole community and country. … [Read more...]
FORMULAE
In Roman law. When the legis actiones were proved to be inconvenient, a mode of procedure called "per formulas," (i.e., by means of formula,) was gradually introduced, and eventually the legis actiones were abolished by the Lex Asbutia, B. C. 164, excepting in a very few exceptional matters. The formula were four In number, namely: (1) The Demonstratio, wherein the plaintiff … [Read more...]