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NeCede's

Maxim 1.5.143

Ten make a multitude.

Multitudinem decem faciunt.

Source: Co. Litt. 257; Jackson Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

For legal purposes, ten persons constitute a “multitude” — this threshold is relevant to offenses such as riot and unlawful assembly.

Where this applies

  • A group of protesters is charged with unlawful assembly.
  • The question arises of how many people constitute a mob.

Legal domains

interpretation

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 1.5.143 — Ten make a multitude. — Co. Litt. 257; Jackson (Multitudinem decem faciunt.)

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