Legal Definitions - actiones honorariae

ACTIONES HONORARIAE

Actiones honorariae are a type of legal action created by the praetors to prevent injustices. They are considered equitable actions and are not based on strict legal rules.

One example of an action honorariae is the actio de peculio. This action allowed a father to sue his son's guardian for any losses incurred while the son was under the guardian's care.

Another example is the actio de in rem verso. This action allowed a person to sue someone who had been unjustly enriched at their expense.

Actiones honorariae were created to provide a remedy when there was no legal rule to address a particular situation. They were based on the praetor's sense of fairness and justice. The examples illustrate how these actions were used to prevent injustices. In the first example, the father was able to hold the guardian accountable for any losses incurred while the son was under their care. In the second example, the person was able to recover from someone who had been unjustly enriched at their expense.