Nemo debt bis vexari pro una et eadem causa The legal maxim “Nemo debet bis vexari pro una et eadem causa” is a Latin phrase which means “no one should be punished twice for the same offense.” This principle is…
Damnum sine injuria means an actual and substantial loss without infringement of any legal right. In such a case no ac
Injuria sine damnum This maxim means infringement or violation of a legal private right of a person even if there is no actual loss or damage. In such a case the person whose right is infringed has a good cause…
Verba chartarum fortius accipiuntur contra preferentem – The words of deeds are accepted more strongly against the person offering them. Verba debent intelligi cum effectu – Words ought to be understood with effect. Verba intentioni, non e contra, debent inservire…
Ubberime fide – In utmost good faith. Ubi jus ibi remedium – Wherever there is a right, there is a remedy/For every wrong there is a remedy. Ubi non est principalis, non potest esse accessorius – Where there is no…
Talis qualis – Such as it is. Terra firma – Solid ground. Testamenta latissimam interpretationem habere debent – Testaments ought to have the broadest interpretation. Traditio loqui chartam facit – Delivery makes a deed speak. Transit terra cum onere –…
Salus populi est suprema lex – The safety of the people is the supreme law. Sans recours – With no recourse. Sciens – Knowingly. Scienter – Knowingly. Scire facias – That you cause to know. Scribere est agere – To write…
Ratio Decidendi – The rule of law on which a judicial decision is based. The reason or rationale for the decision by Court. Re – In the matter of. Reprobata pecunia leberat solventem – Money refused releases the debtor. Res…
Quaeitur – The question is raised. Quantum – How much, an amount. Quantum Merit – As much as deserved. Qui facit per alium facit per se – He who acts through another acts by himself/Liability of an employer for the…
Pacta sund servanada – Treaties are legally binding. Palimony – Money which a court orders a man to pay regularly to a woman with whom he been living and from whom he has separated. Par delictum – Equal fault. Pari Materia…