1
Q
what is the basic structure of private law
A
a division of Persons, of Things, of Actions
2
Q
briefly state the development and structure of Roman Law;
A
The development occurred over thousands of years by the emperor Justinian, with its development not being logical or rational, instead being organic.
3
Q
what are questions to ask in regards to the law of Persons;
A
- Is a person an adult or child
- Is a person a Roman citizen – today’s current question would be do you have citizenship
- Is a person married or single
- Is a person free or a slave
- Is a person a natural person or a legal/juristic person
4
Q
what did the Romans mean by saying ‘res’ or ‘things’
A
meant ‘Assests of economic value’ (Barry Nicholas)
5
Q
how is Res or things further broken down by;
A
- Property – what a person owns
- Succession – what a person inherits
- Obligations – what a person is owed by other people
