a little logic in law
A Legal Maxim is an established principle or proposition. They are described as of the same strength and effect in the law as statutes.
Not only, will the use of maxims be in deciding doubt and helping soundness of judgment, but, further, in gracing argument, in correcting unprofitable subtlety, and reducing the same to a more sound and substantial sense of law, in reclaiming vulgar errors, and, generally, in the amendment in some measure of the very nature and complexion of the whole law.
Meaning At the first appearance / On the face of it. Easy way to remember Prima = Primary (First) Facie = Face Explanation Before investigation, the state of the situation may be such that it came about in a normal / usual way, for which a valid case would exist. By the initial appearance of … Read more
Meaning For this Easy way to remember Ad = for (for a purpose) hoc = this Explanation Ad hoc implies that there is no specific justification and the task is for a specific purpose. There may be no previous precedent to support that task. Example This is an ad hoc payment for the month.
Meaning Among other things. Easy way to remember inter = within / in between (origin: in – terra / in the earth) alia = as in alias (another) Explanation Inter Alia means that the reference given, is of a smaller subset, which is a part of a larger set. Example The witness stated, inter alia … Read more
Why don’t law books around the world, have images or information graphics in them? Possible reasons why law books don’t have images (as per common perceptions): Interpretation of the law may vary. Readers may restrict their interpretation of the law to the image. The books may lose their solemn and formal feeling. Law books are … Read more
A revenue stamp is a type of adhesive label used to collect taxes or fees on various items. Also known as tax stamp or fiscal stam What are its uses? The presence of a revenue stamp being an indication that the item in question had already paid the necessary fees. Many countries of the world … Read more