The Opponents
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Pherenicus, Simon, and Poseidippus and their friends · my adversaries · my opponents · our opponents · the opponents-at-law · those acting in her behalf
in the texts
On The Estate of Cleonymus
The legatees named in Cleonymus's will (Pherenicus, Simon, and Poseidippus) together with their supporting kin and friends, who claim the whole of Cleonymus's estate on the strength of the will.
Cleonymus is represented by my opponents as desirous, when he was on terms of the closest affection with us, still further to confirm the will which he made in anger.
They insist upon the will, declaring that Cleonymus sent for the magistrate because he wished, not to revoke it, but to correct it and to confirm the bequest in their favor.
They have no such sentiments, but have come against us after calling all their friends to their aid, and procuring orators and mustering all their forces, as though, gentlemen, they were going to punish foes, and not to harm kinsmen and relatives.
Aegineticus
The advocates and supporters backing the woman's legal challenge to Thrasylochus's will.
My opponents say that they do not doubt that Thrasylochus left the will, but they assert that it is not honorable and proper.
But since my adversaries have determined to contest a testament so purposefully drawn, I am compelled to try to obtain my rights from you.
And I am astonished that those who are acting in her behalf think this action is reputable, just because, if they fail to win, they will need to pay no penalty.