condictio

The action to re - cover the legal portion, or the difference between the bequest and the fourth part, was entitled condictio ex lege; vupA enured to the heirs of the person originally entitled to bring it.

The Institutes of Justinian Thomas Cooper , George Harris 1812

Thefies of officers are regulated by our constitution, and it is not to be doubted, but that the ac - tion, called condictio ex lege, may be given by virtue of that ordinance.

The Institutes of Justinian Thomas Cooper , George Harris 1812

“I suppose,” said the Keeper, smiling, “you would hardly guess what I mean were I to tell you of a condictio indebiti?”

The Bride of Lammermoor 2008

The actions based on duress, fraud, and minority were purely equitable, and there was a condictio sine causa in cases of failure of consideration.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913

The actio ex stipulatu and the condictio ex chirographo were actions of strict law (stricti juris).

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913

"I suppose," said the Keeper, smiling, "you would hardly guess what I mean were I to tell you of a condictio indebiti?"

The Bride of Lammermoor Walter Scott 1801