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NeCede's

Maxim 1.5.78

Happy is he who can apprehend the causes of things.

Felix qui potuit rerum cognoscere causas.

Source: Co. Litt. 231; Jackson Difficulty 3/5 — Intermediate

Explanation

Understanding the root causes of legal disputes, rather than merely their symptoms, is the mark of true legal wisdom.

Where this applies

  • A lawyer gets to the root cause of a legal dispute rather than just treating symptoms.
  • Understanding why a problem exists leads to a better legal solution.

Legal domains

procedural

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 1.5.78 — Happy is he who can apprehend the causes of things. — Co. Litt. 231; Jackson (Felix qui potuit rerum cognoscere causas.)

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