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NeCede's

Maxim 3.1.9

Impersonality neither concludes nor binds.

Impersonalitas non concludit nec ligat.

Source: Co. Litt. 352b; Morgan, Eng. Legal Maxims no. 808; Weisman, 61g Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

A vague or impersonal charge or claim binds no one. The law requires that parties be specifically named and identified.

Where this applies

  • A vague accusation is made against an unspecified person.
  • A legal charge fails to name the specific individual accused.

Legal domains

criminalprocedural

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 3.1.9 — Impersonality neither concludes nor binds. — Co. Litt. 352b; Morgan, Eng. Legal Maxims no. 808; Weisman, 61g (Impersonalitas non concludit nec ligat.)

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