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NeCede's

Maxim 12.6.4

Nothing is more just than that which is necessary.

Nihil tam justum est quam quod necessarium est.

Source: Dav. Ir. K.B. 12; Branch, Princ.; Weisman, 83e Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational

Explanation

Justice and necessity converge — when the law recognizes a true need, meeting that need is itself an act of justice.

Where this applies

  • What is truly necessary is also truly just.
  • Meeting a genuine need is itself an act of justice.
  • Nothing is more just than doing what is necessary.

Topics

Necessity

Legal domains

equity

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 12.6.4 — Nothing is more just than that which is necessary. — Dav. Ir. K.B. 12; Branch, Princ.; Weisman, 83e (Nihil tam justum est quam quod necessarium est.)

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