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The Twelve Tables Part 2 Posted by on Jun 2, 2009 in Latin Language

This is a continuation of the last post.

Table VII : Has to do with real estate. “Si aqua pluvia nocet…iubetur ex arbitrio coerceri.” If something from someone else’s property damages your property, that person will be forced to fix the damage.

VIII : Has to do with torts or laws that remedy for injuries through compensative measures. “Si membrum rupsit, ni cum eo pacit, talio esto.” If someone maimes another person the maimed person may retaliate.

IX : Have to do with laws that have to do with the state. “Privilegia ne irroganto.” This literally means “privileges shall not be imposed.” Examples of privileges not being imposed: a man may not be executed without a trial.

X : Has to so with funeral regulations. “Hominem mortuum in urbe ne sepelito neve urito.” No dead man may be cremated nor buried within in the City [Rome].”

XI : Has to do with marriage. “Conubia plebi cum patribus sanxerunt.” Marriages between plebeians and patricians are prohibited.

XII : Has to do with crimes. “Si vindiciam falsam tulit, si velit is…tor arbitros tris dato, eorum arbitrio…fructus duplione damnum decidito.” Someone who has lied or borne false witness will be brought before three judges, and will pay a double penalty.

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