that he is guilty], Condemn Numerius Negidius to Aulus Agerius for 200 denarii; otherwise absolve him."

Demonstratio

The demonstratio was used only in unliquidated, in personam claims, and stated the facts out of which the claim arose.

Exceptio and replicatio

If the defendant wished to raise a specific defense (such as self-defence), he would do so in an exceptio. However, if the plaintiff was desirous