• Ask a Legal Question
  • Submit Article
  • Law Dictionary
  • My Account
  • FAQ
  • Contact Us
  • Support
  • Site Search
Login or Sign up

The Law Dictionary

  • Home
  • Law Forum
  • Law Guide
  • Law Journal
  • Lawyers
  • Legal Forms & Files
  • Inbox
  • Alerts
Home » Law Dictionary » L » LIBELLUS

LIBELLUS

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

Lat. In the civil law. A little book. Libellus supplex, a petition, especially to the emperor, all petitions to whom must be in writing. Li bell urn rescribere, to mark on such petition the answer to it Jellum agere, to assist or counsel the emperor in regard to such petitions. Libellus accusatorius, an information and accusation of a crime. Libellus divortii, a writing of divorcement Libellus rerum, an inventory. Calvin. Libellus or oratio consultoria, a message by which emperors laid matters before the senate. Id.
A writing in which are contained the names of the plaintiff (actor) and defendant (reus,) the thing sought the right relied upon, and name of the tribunal before which the action is brought Calvin.
In feudal law. An instrument of alienation or conveyance, as of a fief, or a part of it. Libellus conventionis. In the civil law. The statement of a plaintiffs claim in a petition presented to the magistrate, who directed an officer to deliver it to the defendant Libellus famosus. In the civil law. A defamatory publication; a publication injuriously affecting character; a libel. Inst 4, 4, 1; Dig. 47. 10 ; Cod. 9, 36.

Related Posts:

  • FAMOSUS
  • FAMOSUS LIBELLUS
  • ANSWER
  • SUBSCRIPTIO.
  • PETITION
  • ENCAUSTUM

Filed Under: L

Add a New Legal Term

Can't find the legal word, term, phrase or abbreviation that you're seeking in our dictionary? Add or request a definition by filling out the short form below!

Add Dictionary Term
Sending

Law Dictionary & Guide App

Law App

Law App

Pro Law App

Pro Law App


  Over 2,000 Five Star Ratings

  •   Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
  •   Free: 14,000+ legal terms, Pro: 23,000+
  •   Law Guide & Law Journal
  •   Ask Questions & Get Answers
  •   Law Library & Lawyer Directory
  • Free Attorney Case Review

    Free legal consultation with a lawyer

    • About
    • FAQ
    • Contact
    • Disclaimer
    • Privacy
    • Legal Terms
    • Editorial Guidelines
    • © 1995 – 2016 TheLaw.com LLC
    Legal Disclaimer: The content appearing on our website is for general information purposes only. When you submit a question or make a comment on our site or in our law forum, you clearly imply that you are interested in receiving answers, opinions and responses from other people. The people providing legal help and who respond are volunteers who may not be lawyers, legal professionals or have any legal training or experience. The law is also subject to change from time to time and legal statutes and regulations vary between states. It is possible that the law may not apply to you and may have changed from the time a post was made. All information available on our site is available on an "AS-IS" basis. It is not a substitute for professional legal assistance. Before making any decision or accepting any legal advice, you should have a proper legal consultation with a licensed attorney with whom you have an attorney-client privilege. For purposes of New York and New Jersey State ethics rules, please take notice that this website and its case reviews may constitute attorney advertising.
    © Copyright 1995 - 2015 TheLaw.com LLC. All Rights Reserved
    Go to mobile version