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.