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NeCede's

Maxim 1.5.13

That is perfect which consists of all its parts.

Illud perfectum est quod ex omnibus suis partibus constat.

Source: Coke, 9 Co. 9; Weisman, 95p Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

A legal proceeding, instrument, or right must include every essential element — remove one necessary part and the whole fails.

Where this applies

  • A contract is missing essential terms and is challenged as incomplete.
  • A legal proceeding skips a required step and is challenged as imperfect.

Legal domains

contractinterpretation

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 1.5.13 — That is perfect which consists of all its parts. — Coke, 9 Co. 9; Weisman, 95p (Illud perfectum est quod ex omnibus suis partibus constat.)

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