Caput VIII. Lex Aquilia: Precatorem Parare
This chapter examines the procedural foundations of an action under the Lex Aquilia. By focusing on the identification of the petitor and defensor, and on concepts of possession, control, and property interests, it shows how Roman jurists translated a perceived injustice into a legally actionable claim.
Caput VII. Lex Aquilia, Actio De Pauperie
Under Roman law, harm caused by animals raised complex questions of liability, fault, and compensation. This chapter examines the actio de pauperie, a no-fault action rooted in the Twelve Tables, exploring how Roman jurists balanced instinct, ownership, and responsibility when animals caused injury or loss.