Civil Procedures and Principles
What happens to someone who doesn't go to court or send a witness when they are called?
They may be captured and forced to come to court. TABLE 1
If someone builds a road outside their house and it begins to break, can a traveler travel across the builder's property?
YES- TABLE 6
Sandria wants to marry Octavio, a new soldier. What does the law have to say about their marriage?
Men in the army may not marry until their training is complete TABLE 11.
Johnius wants to get his friend in trouble, so he says he's been stealing, but it isn't true. The punishment for stealing is to pay 100 gold. The court finds out Johnius is lying. What does Johnius have to do in order to avoid being put to death?
Pay 200 gold (double)- TABLE 12.
1) He could be sold into slavery
2) He could be put to death
TABLE 3
What can a man do if he is called to court and can not go?
Send a witness. TABLE 1
Mr. Georgius cries loudly during a funeral, slaps his face, and tears his hat. His wife, Mrs. Georgius, also does this after she sees her husband doing so. What does the law say about their response?
Mr. Georgius is permitted. Mrs. Georgius would be breaking the law. "Women are not allowed to mourn loudly or slap their own cheeks or tear their clothes during a funeral". TABLE 10.
Mr. and Mrs. Georgius welcome their new baby into the world. Their baby is blind. What will happen to their baby?
It shall be killed. TABLE 4.
Flavius is called to be a witness for his father in court, but to protect his father, he lies under oath. What will happen to Flavius?
He shall be thrown from a cliff- TABLE 8.
They shall be given to his nearest male relative (TABLE 5).
What happens to a judge found guilty of taking a bribe?
He shall be put to death. TABLE 9
Ophelius wants to bury his father in his yard, near the city center. Can Ophelius do this?
NO- No man shall be buried or cremated within the city. TABLE 10
Fendrius, a young boy, is causing trouble at school, and his parents decide to sell him into slavery. What does the law have to say about this?
Parents have the right to sell their children into slavery. TABLE 4
Sendrius is talking badly about his brother to people around the city. What will happen to Sendrius?
He shall be clubbed to death- TABLE 8.
Mrs. Aurelia wants to go into the city by herself to get some alone time. What does the law have to say about this?
Women shall always be given a male guardian to accompany them. TABLE 5
What has to happen before a man can be put to death?
He must be found guilty in court. TABLE 9
Octavio and Ophelia have been living in the same house for 15 months. They never had a marriage ceremony, but are trying to claim tax benefits for married couples. Can they legally claim married status?
Yes- if a man and woman shall live together for a year, they shall be considered married TABLE 6
Does the law allow for marriages between plebeians and patricians?
No- they are forbidden. TABLE 11
Athenus is trying to throw a piece of garbage into the garbage pile whilst yelling "Kobe!" but it accidentally hits Cerius on the arm. What does Athenus have to give Cerius?
One ram (animal). TABLE 11.
True or False? Mr. Georgio dies, leaving behind a wife and daughter. His money and goods go to them, so they may live happily and be taken care of.
FALSE. If he doesn't have a male heir, his nearest male relative shall inherit his goods (i.e. a father, brother, cousin, nephew, etc.) TABLE 5
Cornelius and his lawmaking friends decide on a new law, that all bread should be taxed at a higher rate. They decide to pass the law among themselves without making it public to avoid complaints from the people. Did they do anything wrong according to the law?
Yes, it is forbidden to pass laws in private/. TABLE 9
Permetheus tells his friend he will sell his goat for 6 gold. The friend brings 6 gold the next day and Permetheus tells him he's changed his mind, and actually wants 8 gold or he'll keep the goat. He tells his friend he never signed a written contract to sell the goat for 6 gold. Did Permetheus do anything wrong?
Yes- if a person makes a promise or contract verbally, it shall be considered binding and must be fulfilled. TABLE 6
*BONUS challenging question- worth 600 pts.*
Use R.A.C.E. to answer:
What kinds of powers did parents have over their children in Ancient Rome?
Answers may vary. Must have all 4 parts of R.A.C.E.
Flarius accidentally runs over Lijio with his ox cart. He doesn't have enough money to pay the fine. What will happen to Flarius?
He will be run over with an ox cart. If a person injures another person physically, he will be injured in the same way unless he agrees to pay for the damages. TABLE 8
Salia owes 50 gold to Aurelius, and is brought to court, on November 13. When does the debt need to be paid by in order to avoid being chained up?
December 13 (30 days). TABLE 3