Some remarks on the concept of domum vi introire under Sullan Lex Cornelia de iniuriis Cover Image

Uwagi na temat ukształtowania domum vi introire na gruncie sullańskiej lex Cornelia de iniuriis
Some remarks on the concept of domum vi introire under Sullan Lex Cornelia de iniuriis

Author(s): Dobromiła Nowicka
Subject(s): History of Law
Published by: Uniwersytet Opolski
Keywords: domum vi introire; iniuria; lex cornelia de iniuriis; domicili

Summary/Abstract: The article concerns the matter of domum vi introire – a violent intrusion into someone’s house, introduced into Roman Law by Cornelian law de iniuriis in 81 BC. The issue is analysed in the socio-political context of introduction of this regulation aimed to define its ratio legis as strictly connected to the goal of providing peace and safety in the city, and, by this means, establishing the new order. However, the conduct of domum vi introire was considered as closely related to the dignity of an individual from the very beginning, and as such complying with the concept of iniuria created within the praetorian edicts. It is exactly this feature that enabled the evolution of perception of this conduct in the direction of the contemporary concept of trespass.

  • Issue Year: XVI/2018
  • Issue No: 4(1)
  • Page Range: 9-27
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Polish