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Showing posts with label legal maxims. Show all posts
Showing posts with label legal maxims. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
ex aequo et bono
ex aequo et bono - Of equity and [the] good. - Usually defined as "what
is right and good." Used to describe the power of a judge or arbiter to
consider only what is fair and good for the specific case, and not
necessarily what the law may require. In courts, usually only done if
all parties agree.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
ignorantia juris non excusat
ignorantia juris non excusat - Ignorance of the law does not excuse - A
principle that states that not having knowledge of a law is not an
excuse for breaking it.
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Caveat emptor
Caveat emptor - Let the buyer beware- In addition to the general
warning, also refers to a legal doctrine wherein a buyer could not get
relief from a seller for defects present on property which rendered it
unfit for use.
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