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NeCede's

Maxim 12.7.6

Where blood is spilled, the case is unpardonable.

Nec veniam, effuso sanguine, casus habet.

Source: 3 Inst. 57; Jackson Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

The plea of accident is unavailable where homicide results; the shedding of blood strips the act of any claim to pardon on grounds of mere misfortune.

Where this applies

  • Someone died as a result and the plea of accident won't work.
  • When blood has been shed, the case is unpardonable regardless of claimed accident.
  • Homicide strips any claim to pardon on grounds of mere misfortune.

Legal domains

criminal

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 12.7.6 — Where blood is spilled, the case is unpardonable. — 3 Inst. 57; Jackson (Nec veniam, effuso sanguine, casus habet.)

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