A Lecture Upon Roman Law Procedure (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore how ancient Rome shaped justice through procedure, evidence, and official action.

This insightful study traces Rome’s legal practices from early forms of testimony to the sophisticated formulary system that organized cases, judges, and remedies. It reveals how rules about proof, time limits, and the roles of advocates and magistrates influenced what counts as fair process in the Roman courts. Delving into procedure, the book examines the rise and fall of different systems, including ordinary and extraordinary actions, and how these methods affected outcomes. It also highlights the enduring impact of Roman law on modern ideas about evidence, presumption, and the administration of justice. What you’ll experience:

• Clear explanations of key legal concepts like litis contestatio, manus injectio, and the formulary process.
• How the judge, the advocate, and the audience interacted to move a case forward.
• Discussion of the Roman bar, its prestige, and how compensation shaped legal practice.
• Connections between ancient practices and later legal traditions in the West.

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