Tag: Civil Law

  • Pandects

    In the Past The name of an abridgment or compilation of the civil law, made by order of the emperor Justinian and to which he gave the force of law. It is also known by the name of Digest. (see this concept in the corresponding entry on this reference) [1] Resources Notes and References […]

  • Pandects

    In the Past The name of an abridgment or compilation of the civil law, made by order of the emperor Justinian and to which he gave the force of law. It is also known by the name of Digest. (see this concept in the corresponding entry on this reference) [1] Resources Notes and References […]

  • Praedium Urbanum

    In the Past By this term is understood buildings and edifices intended for the habitation and use of man, whether they be built in cities or whether they be constructed in the country. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about praedium urbanum is based on […]

  • Praedium Urbanum

    In the Past By this term is understood buildings and edifices intended for the habitation and use of man, whether they be built in cities or whether they be constructed in the country. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about praedium urbanum is based on […]

  • Usufructuary

    In the Past One who has the right and enjoyment of an usufruct. Developments Domat, with his usual clearness, points out the duties of the usufructuary, which are, 1. To make an inventory of the things depending on the usu-fruct, in the presence of those having an interest in them. 2. To give […]

  • Usufructuary

    In the Past One who has the right and enjoyment of an usufruct. Developments Domat, with his usual clearness, points out the duties of the usufructuary, which are, 1. To make an inventory of the things depending on the usu-fruct, in the presence of those having an interest in them. 2. To give […]

  • Natural Obligation

    In the Past One which in honor and conscience binds the person who has contracted it, but which cannot be enforeed in a court of justice. Poth. n. 173 and n. 191. See Obligation. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about natural obligation is based on the […]

  • Natural Obligation

    In the Past One which in honor and conscience binds the person who has contracted it, but which cannot be enforeed in a court of justice. Poth. n. 173 and n. 191. See Obligation. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about natural obligation is based on the […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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. […]

  • Basilica

    In the Past This is derived from a Greek word, which signifies imperial constitutions (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia). There is further information on this topic in this legal reference. The emperor Basilius, finding the Corpus Juris Civilis of Justinian too […]

  • Basilica

    In the Past This is derived from a Greek word, which signifies imperial constitutions (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia). There is further information on this topic in this legal reference. The emperor Basilius, finding the Corpus Juris Civilis of Justinian too […]

  • Commlxtion

    In the Past This term is used to signify the act by which goods are mixed together. Developments The matters which are mixed are dry or liquid. In the commixtion of the former, the matter keeps its substance and individuality; in the latter, the substances no longer stay distinct. The […]

  • Tutor

    In the Past A person who has been lawfully appointed to the care of the person and property (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) of a minor. Developments By the laws of Louisiana (see more about this State laws here) minors under the age of fourteen years, if […]

  • Tutor

    In the Past A person who has been lawfully appointed to the care of the person and property (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) of a minor. Developments By the laws of Louisiana (see more about this State laws here) minors under the age of fourteen years, if […]