TRIALS IN THE PRAETORSHIP OF 2008

ENGLISH:

I, Marcus Curiatius Complutensis (David-Lloyd Pais Alonso) do hereby solemnly swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Marcus Curiatius Complutensis (David-Lloyd Pais Alonso) swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.

I, Marcus Curiatius Complutensis (David-Lloyd Pais Alonso) swear to uphold and defend the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.

I, Marcus Curiatius Complutensis (David-Lloyd Pais Alonso) swear to protect and defend the Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Marcus Curiatius Complutensis (David-Lloyd Pais Alonso) further swear to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of the office of Praetor to the best of my abilities.

On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the position of Paetor and all the rights, privileges, obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.

LATINE:

Ego, Marcus Curiatius Complutensis (David-Lloyd Pais Alonso), hac re ipsa decus Novae Romae me defensurum, et semper pro populo senatuque Novae Romae acturum esse sollemniter IVRO.

Ego, Marcus Curiatius Complutensis (David-Lloyd Pais Alonso), officio praetoris Novae Romae accepto, deos deasque Romae in omnibus meae vitae publicae temporibus culturum, et virtutes Romanas publica privataque vita me persecuturum esse IVRO.

Ego, Marcus Curiatius Complutensis (David-Lloyd Pais Alonso), Religioni Romanae me fauturum et eam defensurum, et numquam contra eius statum publicum me acturum esse, ne quid detrimenti capiat IVRO.

Ego, Marcus Curiatius Complutensis (David-Lloyd Pais Alonso), praetoris officiis muneris me quam optime functurum esse praeterea IVRO.

Meo civis Novae Romae honore, coram deis deabusque populi Romani, et voluntate favoreque eorum, ego munus praetoris una cum iuribus, privilegiis, muneribus et officiis comitantibus ACCIPIO.

ESPAÑOL:

Yo, Marcus Curiatius Complutensis (David-Lloyd Pais Alonso), por la presente juro solemnemente enaltecer el honor de Nova Roma y trabajar siempre por los legítimos intereses del Senado y el Pueblo de Nova Roma.

Como magistrado de Nova Roma, yo, Marcus Curiatius Complutensis (David-Lloyd Pais Alonso) , juro honrar a los Dioses y Diosas de Roma en mis actividades públicas, y perseguir las Virtudes Romanas en mi vida pública y privada.

Yo, Marcus Curiatius Complutensis (David-Lloyd Pais Alonso), juro mantener y defender la Religión Romana como Religión Estatal de Nova Roma, y nunca actuar de manera que pueda resultar amenazada su condición de Religión del Estado.

Yo, Marcus Curiatius Complutensis (David-Lloyd Pais Alonso), juro proteger y defender la Constitución de Nova Roma.

Yo, Marcus Curiatius Complutensis (David-Lloyd Pais Alonso), juro además cumplir con las obligaciones y responsabilidades del cargo de Praetor, poniendo en ello toda mi capacidad y habilidades.

Por mi honor de ciudadano de Nova Roma, en presencia de los Dioses y Diosas del Pueblo Romano y por su voluntad y favor, acepto la posición de Praetor y todos los derechos, privilegios, obligaciones y responsabilidades que a ella corresponden.

Kal. Ian. MMDCCLXI A.U.C. M. Moravio T. Iulio cos.

Ego, Marcus Iulius Severus (Luis Gutiérrez Esparza), hac re ipsa decus Novae Romae me defensurum, et semper pro populo senatuque Novae Romae acturum esse sollemniter IVRO.

Ego, Marcus Iulius Severus (Luis Gutiérrez Esparza), officio praetoris Novae Romae accepto, deos deasque Romae in omnibus meae vitae publicae temporibus culturum, et virtutes Romanas publica privataque vita me persecuturum esse IVRO.

Ego, Marcus Iulius Severus (Luis Gutiérrez Esparza), Religioni Romanae me fauturum et eam defensurum, et numquam contra eius statum publicum me acturum esse, ne quid detrimenti capiat IVRO.

Ego, Marcus Iulius Severus (Luis Gutiérrez Esparza), praetoris officiis muneris me quam optime functurum esse praeterea IVRO.

Meo civis Novae Romae honore, coram deis deabusque populi Romani, et voluntate favoreque eorum, ego munus praetoris una cum iuribus, privilegiis, muneribus et officiis comitantibus ACCIPIO.

ENGLISH:

I, Marcus Iulius Severus (Luis Gutiérrez Esparza) do hereby solemnly swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma. As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Marcus Iulius Severus (Luis Gutiérrez Esparza) swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.

I, Marcus Iulius Severus (Luis Gutiérrez Esparza) swear to uphold and defend the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.

I, Marcus Iulius Severus (Luis Gutiérrez Esparza) swear to protect and defend the Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Marcus Iulius Severus (Luis Gutiérrez Esparza) further swear to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of the office of Praetor to the best of my abilities.

On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the position of Paetor and all the rights, privileges, obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.

ESPAÑOL:

Yo, Marcus Iulius Severus (Luis Gutiérrez Esparza), juro solemnemente enaltecer el honor de Nova Roma y trabajar siempre por los legítimos intereses del Senado y el Pueblo de Nova Roma.

Como magistrado de Nova Roma, yo, Marcus Iulius Severus (Luis Gutiérrez Esparza), juro honrar a los Dioses y Diosas de Roma en mis actividades públicas y practicar las Virtudes Romanas en mi vida pública y privada.

Yo, Marcus Iulius Severus (Luis Gutiérrez Esparza), juro mantener y defender la Religión Romana como Religión Estatal de Nova Roma, y nunca actuar de manera que pueda resultar amenazada su condición de Religión del Estado.

Yo, Marcus Iulius Severus (Luis Gutiérrez Esparza), juro proteger y defender la Constitución de Nova Roma.

Yo, Marcus Iulius Severus (Luis Gutiérrez Esparza), juro además cumplir con las obligaciones y responsabilidades del cargo de Praetor, poniendo en ello toda mi capacidad y habilidades.

Por mi honor de ciudadano de Nova Roma, en presencia de los Dioses y Diosas del Pueblo Romano y por su voluntad y favor, acepto la posición de Praetor y todos los derechos, privilegios, obligaciones y responsabilidades que a ella corresponden.

Kal. Ian. MMDCCLXI A.U.C. M. Moravio T. Iulio cos.

Ex Officio Praetoris Nova Roma

Ex hoc, nos ambo praetores cives M. Moravium Piscinum Horatianum,T. Iulium Sabinum, Cn. Equitium Marinum, Cn. Cornelium Lentulum, Pl. Memmium Albucium scribas ad moderandum Forum Praecipuum Novae Romae creamus.

Nullum ius iurandum ab eis poscetur.

Hoc edictum ilico valet.

Datum sub manibus nostris Kal. Ian. MMDCCLXI A.V.C.

M.Moravio T.Iulio cos.

By this edict, we the praetors both appoint citizens M. Moravius Piscinus Horatianus, T. Iulius Sabinus, Cn. Equitius Marinus, Cn. Cornelius Lentulus and Pl. Memmius Albucius scribae as moderators of the Nova Roman Main List.

No oath shall be demanded of them.

This edict takes effect immediately.

Given under our hands this 1st day of January 2761 from the founding of Roma

Por este edicto, nosotros los praetores nombramos a los siguientes ciudadanos M. Moravius Piscinus Horatianus, T. Iulius Sabinus, Cn. Equitius Marinus, Cn.Cornelius Lentulus an Pl. Memmius Albucius scribae para la moderación del Foro de Nova Roma.

No se requiere juramento para ellos.

Este edicto entra en vigor inmediatamente

Dado a 1º de Enero de 2761 desde la fundación de Roma

M. Curiatius Complutensis

M. Iulius Severus

Praetores

Ex Officio Praetoris Nova Roma

Ex hoc, cives K. Fabium Buteo Quintilianum scriba praetoris creo.

Nullum ius iurandum poscetur.

Hoc edictum ilico valet.

Datum sub manibus nostris Kal. Ian. MMDCCLXI A.V.C.

M.Moravio T.Iulio cos.

By this edict, I appoint citizen K. Fabius Buteo Quintilianus scriba praetoris.

No oath shall be demanded.

This edict takes effect immediately.

Given under our hands this 1st day of January 2761 from the founding of Roma during the Consulship of M.Moravius and T. Iulius

Por este edicto, nombro al ciudadano K. Fabius Buteo Quintilianus scriba praetoris.

No se requiere juramento.

Este edicto entra en vigor inmediatamente

Dado a 1º de Enero de 2761 desde la fundación de Roma en el Consulado de M.Moravio y T. Iulio

M. Curiatius Complutensis

Praetor

Ex officio Praetoris

All those people who were included in the mailing lists (Nova-Roma and NovaRoma-Announce) as bouncing members will be removed from them.

Valete

MARCVS CVRIATIVS COMPLVTENSIS

PRAETOR

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Ex Officio Praetoris Nova Roma

Ex hoc, nos ambo praetores cives G. Iulius Adventor et M. Octavius Corvus scribas ad moderandum Forum Praecipuum Novae Romae creamus.

Nullum ius iurandum ab eis poscetur.

Hoc edictum ilico valet.

Datum sub manibus nostris a.d. VII Id. Ian. MMDCCLXI A.V.C.

M.Moravio T.Iulio cos.

By this edict, we the praetors both appoint citizens G. Iulius Adventor et M. Octavius Corvus scribae as moderators of the Nova Roman Main List.

No oath shall be demanded of them.

This edict takes effect immediately.

Given under our hands this 7th day of January 2761 from the founding of Roma

Por este edicto, nosotros los praetores nombramos a los siguientes ciudadanos G. Iulius Adventor et M. Octavius Corvus scribae para la moderación del Foro de Nova Roma.

No se requiere juramento para ellos.

Este edicto entra en vigor inmediatamente

Dado a 7 de Enero de 2761 desde la fundación de Roma

M. Curiatius Complutensis

M. Iulius Severus

Praetores

Ex officio praetorum:

The Nova-Roma mailing list is the principal forum for Nova Roma. Citizens of Nova Roma and interested non-citizens alike are welcome. All users, citizen and non-citizen alike, shall abide by these rules when posting to the Nova Roma mailing list. Violations of these rules will result in corrective action, which may include banning from the list for non-citizens and restriction of posting privileges for citizens.

I. Language

Nova Roma's official business language is English, and its official ceremonial language is Latin. There are other non-official languages that must be considered as common use languages, due to the international nature of the Nova Roman community. To insure timely posting, write your posts in English, Latin, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese or Hungarian. If you write your posts in languages other than the above mentioned, they may be delayed for some time until the moderators can obtain a translation.

All official government documents must appear in English/Latin as well as whatever vernacular languages are relevant.

II. Topics of discussion

Nova Roman business, community, governmental, religious, and other state activities

The culture, religion, sociology, politics, history, archaeology, and philosophy of Roma Antiqua, ancient Greece, the ancient Near East, and other cultures with which the ancient Romans interacted.

Discussions may sometimes go into subjects beyond these topics, but such digressions should be brief and related to the listed topics. Messages of this kind must be clearly marked as “off topic”.

III. Civil Discourse

All on-list exchanges between users of the Nova-Roma mailing list will follow these rules of civil discourse:

Show respect for others.

Recognize a person’s right to advocate ideas that are different from your own.

Discuss policies and ideas without attacking people.

Use helpful, not hurtful language.

Write as you would like to be written to.

Restate ideas when asked.

Write in good faith.

Treat what others have to say as written in good faith.

Respectfully read and consider differing points of view.

When unsure, clarify what you think you have read.

Realize that what you wrote and what people understand you to have written may be different.

Recognize that people can agree to disagree.

Speak and write for yourself, not others.

IV. Forbidden

The following are forbidden:

Unsolicited commercial e-mail (UCE or spam)

References or discussions to material of a sexual nature that are not strictly within the context of a historical discussion, with citations given, unless the material is a matter of common knowledge

Links to external websites or files which contain material that might reasonably be deemed obscene or pornographic.

Insulting the religious beliefs of others, and the historical basis for those beliefs, is off limits.

This edict takes effect immediately.

Given under our hands this 20th day of January 2761 from the founding of Roma

M. Curiatius Complutensis

M.Iulius Severus

Praetores Novae Romae

Ex officio Praetorum:

We modify hereby the section I. Language, of our Edictum de Sermone (Curiati Iuli III), so that its final wording is as follows:

Nova Roma's official business language is English, and its official ceremonial language is Latin. There are other non-official languages that must be considered as common use languages, due to the international nature of the Nova Roman community. To insure timely posting, write your posts in English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Latin, Portuguese or Spanish. If you write your posts in languages other than the above mentioned, they may be delayed for some time until the moderators can obtain a translation.

This edict takes effect immediately.

Given under our hands this 22nd day of February 2761 from the founding of Roma

M.Moravio T.Iulio cos.

M. Curiatius Complutensis

M. Iulius Severus

Praetores

De Petitio Actionis

Praetor M. Curiatius Complutensis omnes civibus Novae Romae SPD

Ex officio praetoris

E lege Salicia Iudiciaria, petitionem actionis K. Fabi Buteo Modani accipiendum esse decrevi.

In accordance with the Lex Salicia Iudiciaria, I have determined that the petitio actionis of K. Fabius Buteo Modianus must be accepted.

Verba petitionis infra scripta sunt:

The text of the petition is written below:

Petitio Actionis of Kaeso Fabius Buteo Modianus against Lucius Equitius Cincinnatus Augur

Petitio Actionis:

Actor: Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus

Reus: Lucius Equitius Cincinnatus Augur

Charge: Laesa Patriae, Abusus Potestatis, and Falsum.

Laesa Patriae

It was on or about 3 September 2005 that Lucius Equitius Cincinnatus Augur removed me without my knowledge from two e-mail lists:

(CP List) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CollegiumPontificum

(CA List) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Collegiumaugurum

The CA list was the list for the Collegium Augurum and as an augur I have a right to be on that list. I am seeking the charge of laesa patriae because as an augur being removed from that list it makes convening the Collegium Augurum problematic, and locks me out of the archives of the list. The CP list that the Reus owns was the original Collegium Pontificum e-mail list, however, the Reus was adamant in prohibiting Flamen and Vestals from membership of that list so a new list had to be created in 2002 for the whole of the Collegium Pontificum by Marcus Cassius Julianus because the Reus at the time refused to allow non-pontifices into that list. When I became a pontifex in 2004 the Reus added me to the list and the list archives contains official voting results dating between 2000 to 2002. As a pontifex and an augur I assert that I have a right to be on both of these lists since these lists have had, and I attest still do, have an official capacity within Nova Roma. They were used as official lists and contain official debate and voting results.

I seek the penalty of removal of all priesthoods and titles and banishment for no less than one year (EXACTIO). I base this on his actions being detrimental to effective administration and reconstruction of the Religio Romana and since he acted alone without an outside authority he has put (especially) the Collegium Augurum into a position where it cannot perform its legal obbligation to Nova Roma (i.e., ars auguria).

Furthermore, in accordance with Consular Edict (backed by the senate) Ad collegia pontificum et augurum, I have attempted to re-join these two lists but have been denied access. Having been locked out of these lists since September 2005 and being denied access by law I request that the Reus be judged.

Abusus Potestatis:

The Reus as Magister Collegii of the Collegium Augurum and owner of the Collegium Augurum e-mail list and as senior member of the Collegium Pontificum (as Flamen Martialis) and owner of the Collegium Pontificum e-mail list has violated his sacred functions in these priestly roles which mirror magisterial responsibility and duty, thus the charge of abusus potestatis for the reasons given above.

I seek the penalty of a public apology (DECLARATIO PVBLICA) and a fine (MVLTA PECVNIARIA).

Falsum:

Regarding the charge of Falsum. The Reus informed the senate during the January contio that the two e-mail lists mentioned above where his private lists and that no one had a right to join them. Those lists where used as official lists and contain official voting by members of the Collegium Pontificum and Collegium Augurum respectively. His claim that these lists are his private lists is false and I seek retribution in the manner of a fine (MVLTA PECVNIARIA) and the removal of the cognomen Augur (INHABILITATIO).

Verba Legis Saliciae sequuntur:

The [relevant] text of the Lex Salicia follows:

I. Any citizen of Nova Roma shall be able to bring an action against another citizen of Nova Roma. The plaintiff shall be addressed in this law as "actor". The defendant shall be addressed as "reus".

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The praetor shall decide, within 72 hours, if the petitio actionis shall be presented to a court or if it shall be dismissed. A praetor can dismiss a petitio actionis if and only if one of the following cases applies:

A. The praetor has no competence in the issue.

Example: a praetor can not mediate between two foreign parties, for his competence is limited to the citizens of Nova Roma.

B. The parties are not sui iuris in Nova Roma.

Example: a minor can not play the part of an actor.

C. The claim is incongruent.

Example: "Ticius must be expelled from Nova Roma because he is bearded" is an incongruent claim, for it is not supported by law, precedent or common sense.

Nulla ratione in lege data qua de causa petitionem dimittere solvereve liceat, eam accipio.

There being no reason given in the law why the petitio actionis may be dismissed, I accept it.

Datum sub manu mea prid. Non. Feb. ‡ M. Moravio T. Iulio cos. ‡ MMDCCLXI a.u.c.

Given under my hand February 4th 2008 in the consulship of M. Moravius and T. Iulius

Valete.

M.CVRIATIVS.COMPLVTENSIS PRÆTOR NOVÆ ROMÆ

Sententia

Ex officio Praetoris M. Curiatius Complutensis

Alter the Peticio Actionis of K. Fabius Buteo Modianus and after the issue of the Formula, I have posted several messages and calls in the following mailing lists:

• Mail List
• Nova Roma Announce
• NR Magistrates
• Nova Roma Tribunalis

And I have sent the same messages and calls directly to Actor and Reus.

In the Formula I fixed as data of meeting for the trial the last Monday Feb. 18th.

When, on Feb 18th , I opened the court I fixed that Actor and Reus or their advocated must be presents in the Nova Roma Tribunalis List on Feb 19th ante meridiem (Roma Time).

Only the Actor has reply my call.

L. Equitius Cincinnatus has decided not to appear before the Praetor court showing his disregard to the laws of Nova Roma, to the other Augurs, to the iudices and to the court chaired by the Praetor M. Curiatius Complutensis

Consecuently and according the Lex Duodecim Tabularum, Tabula II, I hereby declare:

POST MERIDIEM PRAESENTI LITEM ADDICO.

The Lex Duocedim Tabularum, Tabula I and II, says:

SI IN IUS VOCAT, ITO. NI IT, ANTESTAMINO: (Is someone is called to go to the court, he is to go. I he does not go a witness should be called). Actor and Reus were called, and they had the obligation to go to the court.

COM PERORANTO AMBO PRAESENTES: (They shall plead together in person) Both Actor and Reus must be presents in the court to speak. Only Actor was present.

POST MERIDIEM PRAESENTI LITEM ADDICITO: If one of the parties does not appear the magistrate shall adjudge the case, after noon, in favour of the one present.

Our Lex Salicia Iudiciaria is not complete; it seems predict only those cases that the parties, in good faith, go to the Praetor court. In cases like this, we should help ourselves going to the sources of the Roman Law and acting accordingly.

Therefore according the tradition and the Roman Lax, I, the Praetor ACTORI LITEM ADDICO and CODEMNO L. Equitius Cincinnatus Augur for the charges explained by Actor in his Petitio Actinionis.

DE POENA:

According the Lex Salicia Iudiciaria, Pars Sexta, the following penalties shall be inflicted upon the convicted Reus L. Equitius Cincinnatus:

MULTA PECUNIARIA: As the Actor claimed that he has removed from two list in September 2005, the Reus must paid a fine to the treasury of Nova Roma for the amount of 68.00 US$. The Reus shall be counted among the capite censi until the fine has been paid. The fine was considered on basis of the annual tax, with the following formula: 4.00 US$ for 2005 (12.00/12x4), 12.50 US$ for 2006, 15.00 US$ for 2007 and 2.50 US$ for 2008 (15.00/12x2) and since two list are involved I consider each list as separate infraction therefore the result of the formula is doubling.

DECLARATIO PUBLICA: the convicted Reus shall publicly recognize the Actor’s intentio, in the following public fora: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com and NovaRoma-Announce@yahoogroups.com . The convicted Reus shall suffer inhabilitato until the declaration has made to the Praetor’s satisfaction.

INHABILITATIO: the convicted Reus shall be disqualified from voting and holding magistracy, for one year (counted from the date of this sentence). He shall be removed of all priesthoods and titles and he will lose the agnomen Augur.

ITEM PLUS,

L. Equitius Cincinnatus showed cotempt for the Tribunal system by not answering the Praetores. That is worse offense than the crimes with wich the Actor charged him. The Reus refuses to respect the law and any authorities. That places him in a state of rebellion. Contempt for the law, contempt for the tribunal system, contempt towards the authority of the Praetores.

Therefore COMDEMNO the Reus to the following additional penalty:

MULTA PECUNIARIA: By right, under current law, would be justified to hand down a verdict of EXATIO, instead it the Reus must paid a fine to the treasury of Nova Roma for the amount of 300.00 US$, because we must establish the authority of our judicial system, and therefore we cannot tolerate anyone to remain a Citizen and not suffer severe penalty when he or she shows contempt to the officers of the law. The Reus shall be counted among the capite censi until the fine has been paid.

Hereby I ask for help and cooperation of Censores of Nova Roma to implement the poenas and to put a nota in the record of the Reus in the Album Civium with poenas and terms of this sentence.

Given under my hands this 20th day of February 2761 from the founding of Roma, during the Consulship of M. Moravius and T. Iulius

M•CVRIATIVS•COMPLVTENSIS

PRÆTOR NOVÆ ROMÆ

Senator

Prætor Hispaniæ

Scriba Censoris KFBM

NOVA ROMA