Noxa caput sequitur

Generally it is assumed that caput in the phrase noxa caput sequitur refers to the delinquent slave or filius familias. The liability for the delict is attached to his person. It is argued, however, that caput refers to the pater familias of the delinquent. The Twelve Tables contained a rule on thei...

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Main Author: Sirks, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2013