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NeCede's

Maxim 12.13.2

A simple recommendation does not bind the party offering it.

Simplex commendatio non obligat.

Source: Dig. 4, 3, 37; 2 Kent, Comm. 485; Broom, Max. (3d Lond. ed.) 700; Weisman, 3d Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational

Explanation

A mere endorsement or suggestion — as distinguished from a warranty or guarantee — imposes no obligation on the recommender.

Where this applies

  • I recommended a product and now they say I guaranteed it would work.
  • A simple recommendation isn't the same as a warranty or guarantee.
  • Endorsing something doesn't make me liable if it doesn't work out.

Legal domains

contracttort

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 12.13.2 — A simple recommendation does not bind the party offering it. — Dig. 4, 3, 37; 2 Kent, Comm. 485; Broom, Max. (3d Lond. ed.) 700; Weisman, 3d (Simplex commendatio non obligat.)

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