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(New Compilation.) The title of a code of Spanish law, promulgated in the year 1567. Schm. Civil Law,' Introd. 79-81. … [Read more...] about NUEVA RECOPILACION

civil law. A personal, arbitrary, and indirect action in favor of one who has been injured by the slave of another, by which the owner or master of the slave was compelled either to pay the damages or abandon the slave. … [Read more...] about NOXAL ACTTON

Futile; ineffectual; invalid; destitute of constraining force or vitality. A legislative act may be "nugatory" because unconstitutional. … [Read more...] about NUGATORY

Latin: In the civil law. An action which lay against the master of a slave, for some offense (as theft or robbery) committed .or damage or injury done by the slave, which was called "noxa." Usually translated "noxal action." … [Read more...] about NOXALIS ACTIO

A nuisance occurs when a party's action significantly affects, interferes or otherwise negatively impacts another’s ability to use and enjoy their own property and which may affect health, safety and welfare. A private nuisance occurs when the violation of rights affects an individual, such as that party's right to the use and quiet enjoyment of his or her property. When a … [Read more...] about NUISANCE