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...]

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

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...]

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...]

Latin: In the civil law. An offense committed or damage done by a slave. Inst 4, 8, 1. … [Read more...]