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Actio furti

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Meaning of Actio furti

In the civil law. An action of theft; an action founded upon theft. Inst. 4. 1. 13-17; Bracton, fol. 444. This could only be brought for the penalty attached to the offense (tantum ad poenoe persecutioneTTi pertinet) , and not to recover the thing stolen itself, for which other actions were provided. Inst. 4. 1. 19.

What does Actio furti mean in American Law?

The definition of Actio furti in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:

A Roman-civil law action (of which there were several varieties) which amounted to a civil action with respect to stolen goods.

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Meaning of Actio Furti

In this law dictionary, the legal term actio furti is a kind of the Roman law class.

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  • Furtum Manifestum Under Furtum
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