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NeCede's

Maxim 4.5.5

Several partners are as one body, inasmuch as they hold one right.

Participes plures sunt quasi unum corpus, in eo quod unum jus habent.

Source: Co. Litt. 164; Jackson, *Latin for Lawyers* (1915), Max. 787; Weisman, 85g Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

Partners are united by their shared interest in the common property — as to third parties, they act and are treated as a single entity.

Where this applies

  • Business partners are treated as a single entity in their dealings with outsiders.
  • Joint owners of property act together as one for legal purposes.

Topics

Partnership

Legal domains

commercial

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 4.5.5 — Several partners are as one body, inasmuch as they hold one right. — Co. Litt. 164; Jackson, *Latin for Lawyers* (1915), Max. 787; Weisman, 85g (Participes plures sunt quasi unum corpus, in eo quod unum jus habent.)

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