An act, or deed begun, the completion of which depends upon the will of the parties, may be revoked; but if it depends upon the will of a third person, or upon a contingent circumstance, it cannot be recalled.
Actus legitimi non recipiunt modum.
Legitimate acts or deeds, do not admit of being modified, bounded, or stinted.
Actor sequitur forum rei.
The agent attends the court where the business is carried on.
Actore non probante absolvitur reus.
When the accuser cannot prove his charge, the accused is acquitted.
Actori incumbit onus probandi.
The burden of proving lies upon the prosecutor.
Actus Dei nemini facit injuriam.