An accuser after a reasonable time ought not to be heard, unless he excuse himself well, concerning his neglect or omission.
Acta exteriora indicant interiora secreta.
External actions point out secret intentions within.
Actio casus apud nostrates ea est, qua ut inter bonos bene agere oporteat et sine fraudatione.
The pleading of a cause among our countrymen, implies an obligation to act fairly, like good men, and without an intention to defraud any one.
Actio contra defunctum cœpta, continuitur in hæredes.
An action begun against a person who dies, may be transferred against his heirs.
Actio datur si quis arma, in aliquo loco posita, delevit seu abrasit.
An action is competent against any one, who hath destroyed, impaired, or carried away arms, which have been deposited in any place.
Actio non datur non damnificato.