Maxim 1.5.249
The law gives no more than is demanded.
Droit ne done pluis que soit demande.
Source: 2 Inst. 286; Wharton
Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational
Explanation
A court cannot award relief beyond what the plaintiff has asked for — the scope of the remedy is limited by the scope of the demand.
Where this applies
- A court awards more than what the plaintiff asked for.
- A judge gives a remedy that goes beyond the scope of the complaint.
Legal domains
Cite this maxim
NeCede Max. 1.5.249 — The law gives no more than is demanded. — 2 Inst. 286; Wharton (Droit ne done pluis que soit demande.)
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