Praetors stated legal principles, protected rights, protected claims, and stated lawful remedies {praetorian edict, Roman Republic}. Over time, praetorian edicts developed standard formats. Praetors allowed stipulations before trials. Praetors developed the idea of good faith {fides}. Praetors issued decrees to set aside formal-transaction consequences, especially for minors and debtors. Praetors examined claims before trials. Private citizens acted as judges, with praetor protection and authority.
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