wrong of strict liability
A wrong in which a mens rea is not required because neither wrongful intent nor culpable negligence is a necessary condition of responsibility.
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commodatum
commodatum (kom-[schwa]-day-t[schwa]m), n. [Latin commodare “to lend”] Roman & civil law. The gratuitous lending of goods to be used by the borrower and then returned undamaged to the lender. • This ar-rangement is for the sole benefit of the borrower. It is one of three types of contracts for permissive use, the other two being
advice of counsel
advice of counsel. 1. The guidance given by lawyers to their clients. 2. In a malicious-prosecution lawsuit, a defense requiring both a complete presentation of facts by the defendant to his or her attorney and honest compliance with the attorney’s advice. [Cases: Malicious Prosecution 21, 25(2). C.J.S. Malicious Prosecution or Wrongful Litigation §§ 25, 42,
delict
delict (di-likt), n. [Latin delictum “an offense”] Roman & civil law. A violation of the law; esp., a wrongful act or omission giving rise to a claim for compensation; TORT. — Also termed (in Roman law) delictum; (in French law) délit. [Cases: Torts 1. C.J.S. Torts §§ 2–7.] “A delict is a civil wrong. It