Invocatus

Invocatus is a Latin word that can be translated to mean "one who has been called" or "one invoked". In a legal context, Invocatus is often referred to as the entity or person that brings a lawsuit or initiates legal proceedings against another party.

In Roman civil law, the Invocatus was considered the party who commences the action or suit, typically by filing a complaint or initiial pleading. This individual or entity is responsible for presenting the facts and allegations that form the basis of the lawsuit.

The term Invocatus is sometimes used interchangeably with the term Actor, which also refers to the party who initiates the lawsuit. However, Actor typically refers to the party proceeding in personam, which means the lawsuit is brought against the defendant in their individual capacity.

In contrast, Invocatus can refer to a party proceeding in rem, where the lawsuit is brought against the property or assets of the defendant, rather than the defendant themselves. In this context, the Invocatus is the party seeking to rights to or title to the property in question.

The concept of Invocatus played an important role in Roman civil law, as it established who had standing to bring a lawsuit and which party bore the burden of proof. Today, the principles of Invocatus continue to influence contemporary legal systems, particularly in terms of who may bring a civil action and what burdens accompany the suit. The term remains an important part of legal history and continues to be studied by scholars and jurists.