The Same, Disputations, Book XII. If a dowry should be given to a son under paternal control, he himself will be liable to an action on dowry; his father, however, will be liable to one to the amount of the peculium. It makes no difference whether or not the party has the property in the peculium, or holds it as dowry, but judgment should be rendered against him to the extent of his ability to make payment. It is understood, however, that his ability to pay is dependent upon the amount of the peculium which he had at the time the judgment was rendered against him. But if an action is brought against the father, whatever the son owes the latter or other persons under his control must be deducted from the peculium; but if an action is brought against the son himself, no deduction can be made of any other debt, when taking into consideration the amount that the son is able to pay.

Tryphoninus, Disputations, Book XII. In order to prevent a donor from becoming impoverished by his own liberality.

Tryphoninus, Disputations, Book XII. If suit is brought against a husband for having appropriated the property of his wife, although this proceeding is said to have its origin in the partnership existing between husband and wife, the husband should have judgment rendered against him for the entire amount, as in this instance, it is based on an illegal act and a crime.