Maxim 12.9.5
The law does not take notice of fractions of a day.
Lex non curat de minimis; de fractionibus diei non curat lex.
Source: Lofft 572; Co. Litt. 135a; Weisman, 100k
Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable
Explanation
The law deals in whole days — hours and minutes are beneath its notice unless a statute specifically requires finer measurement.
Where this applies
- They're counting hours and minutes but the law deals in whole days.
- Fractions of a day are beneath the law's notice.
- The law doesn't split days into smaller units unless a statute specifically requires it.
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See also
Cite this maxim
NeCede Max. 12.9.5 — The law does not take notice of fractions of a day. — Lofft 572; Co. Litt. 135a; Weisman, 100k (Lex non curat de minimis; de fractionibus diei non curat lex.)
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