Document serving the conclusion of a contract and conveyance of a right: Interweaving of the Roman and Greek legal traditions in Byzantine private law

The purchase contract, often referred to as sale and (prᾶsis caὶ ἀgorasίa) an illustration of its twofold nature derived from the Roman legal tradition, or simply (prᾶsis), is suitable for analyzing different issues. In light typical Byzantine document named pratήrion ἔggraphon, we aim define contract in this medieval system. Diplomatic formulae contain data about consensus contractual parties, well fact that a was drafted "for security", which raises question solemnity contract. role deed has also discussed paper, some cases it uncertain whether composition delivery implied passing title. Applied methodological approach takes into account linguistic interpretation documentary clauses provisions codes, relies on comparative-historical method.