The Ides of March’s baaad reputation goes back to ancient times; Julius Caesar was assassinated by conspirators led by Brutus and Cassius in Mid March (Ides) in 44 B.C. According to historian Plutarch, a seer had warned Caesar that harm would come to him on the Ides of March…
Ancient Roman history is with us in small matters — such as still placing doom on the date of March 15th – and in larger ones, including in matters of law….
Legal Scholar Bruce W. Frier’s work presents primary sources of Roman contract law, and the implication of Ancient Rome’s influence on modern day contract law is clear. Justinian legal concepts of agreement (consensus), good faith (bona fides) and obligations and debt are the basis of many present day contract law practices.
The now standard practice of creating legal codes and law digests can be credited to Byzantine Emperor Justinian (ruled 527-565). Very much like our own Uniform Law Commission, Justinian appointed commissioners to simplify the confusing collection of Roman law into codes. Justinian then proceeded to encourage legal studies that led to creating the world’s first law digests.
Ancient Laws and up to date eBook & Print, Legislative History research, Records & Briefs, LLMC, PQ Congressional, and expert researchers to guide you…. We suggest that this March, you follow Horace’s advice and Carpe Diem! Seize the day by becoming a NYLI member, you’ll never ask “Cui bono?”(Who Benefits?), because– with NYLI access — you always do….
