Ad edictum provinciale libri
Ex libro XXVI
Gaius, On the Provincial Edict, Book XXVI. We are understood to cease to possess property which has been stolen from us, just as if we had been deprived of it by force. But if someone who is under our control should steal anything from us, we will not lose possession of it, as long as it remains in his hands; for the reason that possession is acquired for us by means of persons of this kind. This is why we are considered to possess a fugitive slave; for, as we cannot be deprived of the possession of other things which he has, so, in like manner, we cannot be deprived of him.
Gaius, On the Provincial Edict, Book XXVI. Or if he should abandon some of his own property, in order that anyone may obtain it.
Gaius, On the Provincial Edict, Book XXVI. Precarious possession can be established between parties who are either present, or absent; for instance, by means of a letter, or a messenger.
Gaius, On the Provincial Edict, Book XXVI. There is no doubt that this interdict will lie in favor of a lessee, even with reference to property which does not belong to him, but which has been lent to, hired by, or deposited with him.
Gaius, On the Provincial Edict, Book XXVI. By the term “beam,” according to the Law of the Twelve Tables, every kind of material of which buildings are constructed is meant.
Gaius, On the Provincial Edict, Book XXVI. A creditor who permits property which has been pledged to be sold loses his lien.