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NeCede's

Maxim 2.2.15

Private loss is compensated by public good.

Privatum incommodum publico bono pensatur.

Source: Jenk. Cent. 85; 7 C. B. 266; Jackson Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

Individual inconvenience may be tolerated when a legitimate public purpose is served — but the public good must be genuine, not a pretext for private benefit.

Where this applies

  • A private citizen's property is damaged by a public works project.
  • Individual loss occurs as a result of a government action that benefits the public.

Legal domains

propertysovereignty

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 2.2.15 — Private loss is compensated by public good. — Jenk. Cent. 85; 7 C. B. 266; Jackson (Privatum incommodum publico bono pensatur.)

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