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§3.1.2.pr

Edict Exception for Foolish Persons Under Curatorship

Gaius explains that "a foolish man, a foolish woman" are listed as exceptions in the edict because a curator is also appointed for such persons.

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[GAIUS libro primo ad edictum prouinciale.]

§3.1.2.pr

'fatuo fatua1': cum istis quoque personis curator detur.2

’to a foolish man, to a foolish woman’: since a curator is given to these persons as well.

Syntax notes2 items
  1. 3.1.2.prfatuo fatua

    Dative nouns continuing the list of specific persons (following pupillo pupilla, furioso furiosa in §3.1.1.11) on whose behalf making applications (postulare) is exceptionally permitted under the praetor's edict.

  2. 3.1.2.prcum ... detur

    The conjunction cum introduces a causal clause ("since/because") taking the subjunctive present passive detur. It explains that just like madmen (furiosi), foolish persons (fatui) are also appointed a curator, which justifies their inclusion in the list of exceptions.

Translated by Gemini 3.5 Flash (published 2026-07-13)urn:cts:latinLit:phi2806.phi002.humanitext-lat1:3.1.2.pr