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NeCede's

Maxim 3.2.6

The presence of the body cures an error in the name; the truth of the name cures an error in the description.

Praesentia corporis tollit errorem nominis; et veritas nominis tollit errorem demonstrationis.

Source: Broom, Max. 637, 639, 640; Bacon, Max. reg. 25; 6 T.R. 675; Weisman, 81j Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

When the person or thing is physically present and identified, no mistake in the written name can defeat jurisdiction or process.

Where this applies

  • A person is physically present in court but their name is wrong on the papers.
  • The correct identity of a person cures a mistake in how they were named.

Legal domains

procedural

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 3.2.6 — The presence of the body cures an error in the name; the truth of the name cures an error in the description. — Broom, Max. 637, 639, 640; Bacon, Max. reg. 25; 6 T.R. 675; Weisman, 81j (Praesentia corporis tollit errorem nominis; et veritas nominis tollit errorem demonstrationis.)

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