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NeCede's

Maxim 11.2.11

Public and private law is that which is collected from natural principles, either of nations or in states; and what in written law is called *jus*, by the law of England is said to be right.

Jus publicum et privatum est quod ex naturalibus praeceptis, aut gentium, aut civilibus est collectum; et quod in jure scripto jus appellatur, id in lege Angliae rectum esse dicitur.

Source: Co. Litt. 158; Jackson Difficulty 3/5 — Intermediate

Explanation

All law — public and private — derives from natural principles; the English common law term "right" corresponds to the civil law term *jus*, both rooted in the law of nature.

Where this applies

  • All law — public and private — derives from natural principles.
  • The common law term 'right' corresponds to the civil law term 'jus'.
  • Every system of law is rooted in natural law and natural principles.

Legal domains

constitutionalsovereignty

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 11.2.11 — Public and private law is that which is collected from natural principles, either of nations or in states; and what in written law is called *jus*, by the law of England is said to be right. — Co. Litt. 158; Jackson (Jus publicum et privatum est quod ex naturalibus praeceptis, aut gentium, aut civilibus est collectum; et quod in jure scripto jus appellatur, id in lege Angliae rectum esse dicitur.)

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