INTERDICT

interdict (in-t<<schwa>>r-dikt), n. Roman & civil law. 1. An injunction or other prohibitory, exhibitory, or restitutory decree. [Cases: Injunction 1. C.J.S. Injunctions §§ 2–4, 12, 14, 22, 24,

166.]

decretal interdict (di-kreet-<<schwa>>l). An interdict that signified the praetor’s order or

decree by applying the remedy in a pending case.

edictal interdict (ee-dik-t<<schwa>>l). An interdict that declared the praetor’s intention to

give a remedy in certain cases, usu. in a way that preserves or restores possession.

exhibitory interdict.An interdict by which a praetor compelled a person or thing to be

produced.

possessory interdict.An interdict that protected a person whose possession was disturbed without due process. • A possessor in bad faith could obtain a possessory interdict because the interdict did not depend on title. It would, however, establish whether the possessor would be the defendant or the plaintiff in any subsequent claim. See INTERDICTUM. [Cases: Injunction 39.

C.J.S. Injunctions § 68.] prohibitory interdict.An interdict by which a praetor forbade something to be done.

restitutory interdict (ri-stich-<<schwa>>-tor-ee or res-ti-t[y]oo-t<<schwa>>-ree). An interdict

by which a praetor directed something to be restored to someone who had been dispossessed of it.

2.Civil law. A person who has been interdicted; a natural person who, because of an infirmity, cannot make reasoned decisions about personal care or property or communicate those decisions; a person deprived of the capacity to make juridical acts. La. Civ. Code arts. 389, 390, 394.

limited interdict.A person whose right to care for himself or herself is restricted by a court decision because of mental incapacity; a person subject to limited interdiction. La. Civ. Code art.

390. [Cases: Mental Health 36. C.J.S. Insane Persons §§ 49–52.]

interdict (in-t<<schwa>>r-dikt), vb.1. To forbid or restrain. 2. To intercept and seize (contraband, etc.).3.Civil law. To remove a person’s right to handle personal affairs because of mental incapacity. [Cases: Mental Health 36. C.J.S. Insane Persons §§ 49–52.]

[Blacks Law 8th]