Acquisition and Protection of Possession in Roman Law

63 Acquisition and Protection of Possession in Roman Law The purpose of the thesis is to analyse and describe acquisition and protection of possession in Roman Law in detail. Both aspects are closely related and it is appropriate to examine them together. Regulation of acquisition of possession would not be necessary if possession was not protected, protection of possession would be indeterminate if there was not any rules in relation to its acquisition. Description of Roman Law regulation is supported by authentic texts, especially the Corpus Iuris Civilis, the body of law issued under emperor Justinian. The thesis is composed of two fundamental chapters. The first chapter consists of four parts and focuses on acquisition of possession in Roman Law. Firstly, it deals with classification of acquisition of possession as the control intentionally exercised toward a thing, especially the division on occupation and tradition of possession. Then, description of acquisition through an agent according to Roman law follows as well as cases of legal disability to manifest the intention to acquire possession. The second chapter is composed of three parts and deals with protection of possession in Roman Law. It examines the origin of possession and its historical roots, especially interdicts used in relation to public..