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...] about FORMULAE
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FORSWEAR
In criminal law. To make oath to that which the deponent knows to be untrue. This term is wider in its scope than "perjury," for the latter, as a technical term, includes the idea of the oath being taken before a competent court or officer, and relating to a material issue, which is not implied by the word "forswear". … [Read more...] about FORSWEAR
FORISFAMILIARE
In old English and Scotch law. Literally, to put out of a family, (forte famUiam ponere.) To portion off a son, so that he could have no further claim upon his father. Glanv. lib. 7, c. 3. To emancipate, or free from paternal authority. … [Read more...] about FORISFAMILIARE
FORMAL
Relating to matters of form; as, "formal defects;" inserted, added, ot joined pro forma. See PARTIES. … [Read more...] about FORMAL
FORISFAMILIATED
In old English law. Portioned off. A son was said to be forisfamiliated (forisfamiliari) it his father assigned him part of his land, and gave him seisin thereof, and did this at the request or with the free consent of the son himself, who expressed himself satisfied with such portion, 1 Reeve, Eng. Law, 42, 110. … [Read more...] about FORISFAMILIATED