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NeCede's

Maxim 1.5.123

The law punishes a lie.

Lex punit mendacium.

Source: Jenk. Cent. 15; Jackson; Weisman, 71m Difficulty 3/5 — Intermediate

Explanation

Falsehood before a tribunal — whether by perjury, fraud, or suppression of truth — is punishable because the administration of justice depends on truthful testimony.

Where this applies

  • Someone lies under oath in court.
  • A person makes false statements in a legal document.

Legal domains

contractprocedural

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 1.5.123 — The law punishes a lie. — Jenk. Cent. 15; Jackson; Weisman, 71m (Lex punit mendacium.)

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