Maxim 12.6.10
What is introduced of necessity is never introduced except when necessary.
Quod est ex necessitate nunquam introducitur, nisi quando necessarium.
Source: 2 Rol. Rep. 512; Jackson; Weisman, 83l
Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable
Explanation
The exception of necessity is self-limiting; it arises only when the necessity is present and ceases the moment it is no longer required.
Where this applies
- The emergency exception only applies when the emergency actually exists.
- What is introduced by necessity ceases the moment it's no longer needed.
- Emergency measures are self-limiting — they expire with the emergency.
Legal domains
See also
Cite this maxim
NeCede Max. 12.6.10 — What is introduced of necessity is never introduced except when necessary. — 2 Rol. Rep. 512; Jackson; Weisman, 83l (Quod est ex necessitate nunquam introducitur, nisi quando necessarium.)
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