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NeCede's

Maxim 1.7.45

It is a perpetual law that no human and positive law is perpetual.

Perpetua lex est nullam legem humanam ac positivam perpetuam esse.

Source: Bouvier, Max.; cf. 7 Co. 25; Weisman, 7c Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational

Explanation

Only the natural and divine laws endure forever — every statute, regulation, and ordinance of man is temporal and subject to repeal or amendment.

Where this applies

  • Someone claims a statute is permanent and can never be changed.
  • A law is treated as if it will last forever even though all human laws are temporary.

Legal domains

equityinterpretation

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 1.7.45 — It is a perpetual law that no human and positive law is perpetual. — Bouvier, Max.; cf. 7 Co. 25; Weisman, 7c (Perpetua lex est nullam legem humanam ac positivam perpetuam esse.)

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