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NeCede's

Maxim 1.1.9

Nature desires perfection; so does law.

Natura appetit perfectum; ita et lex.

Source: Hobart 144; Jackson 605; Wharton; Weisman, 74n Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

Both nature and law aim at completeness — a legal proceeding that falls short of its natural object is defective and should be corrected.

Where this applies

  • A legal proceeding is incomplete because required steps were skipped.
  • A contract is missing essential terms that would make it whole.

Topics

Natural Law

Legal domains

contractprocedural

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 1.1.9 — Nature desires perfection; so does law. — Hobart 144; Jackson 605; Wharton; Weisman, 74n (Natura appetit perfectum; ita et lex.)

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