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NeCede's

Maxim 12.9.10

The Lord’s Day (Sunday) is not juridical, or a day for legal proceedings.

Dies Dominicus non est juridicus.

Source: Co. Litt. 185; Jackson Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

Sunday is excluded from the reckoning of legal days; judicial acts performed on the Lord’s Day are void by ancient common law tradition.

Where this applies

  • A court action was taken on Sunday — is it valid.
  • Legal proceedings conducted on the Lord's Day may be void by common law tradition.
  • Sunday is traditionally excluded from judicial business.

Legal domains

procedural

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 12.9.10 — The Lord’s Day (Sunday) is not juridical, or a day for legal proceedings. — Co. Litt. 185; Jackson (Dies Dominicus non est juridicus.)

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