Dolus

Dolus

In the Past

A fraudulent address or trick used to deceive someone; a fraud. Dig. 4, 3, 1; Code, 2, 21.

Developments

Dolus differs from fault in this, that the latter proceeds from an error of the understanding; while to constitute the former there must be a will or intention to do wrong. Wolff, Inst. 17. [1]

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Notes and References

1. Partialy, this information about dolus is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, including dolus.

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