Lex Aquilia

The Lex Aquilia was an ancient Roman law that established rules for compensating damage or harm caused by one person to another's property. It primarily focused on cases where someone's property, usually land or possessions, was damaged or destroyed through negligence or intentional acts. The law required the wrongdoer to pay compensation proportional to the damage caused, emphasizing fairness and responsibility. Over time, it formed a foundational part of Roman property and liability law, influencing later legal systems in Western civilization by emphasizing accountability for harm caused to others’ property.