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NeCede's

Maxim 5.3.1

The law of God and the law of the land are one, and both preserve and favor the private rights to the land.

Lex Dei et lex terrae omnia una, et ambo conservant et praeferunt jura privata ad terram.

Source: Keilw. 191 Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational

Explanation

The divine law and the common law unite in one purpose: the protection of every man's private right to his land and home.

Where this applies

  • Police showed up at my door and demanded to come inside without a warrant.
  • A code enforcement officer wants to inspect my home without my permission.

Legal domains

constitutionalcriminalproperty

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 5.3.1 — The law of God and the law of the land are one, and both preserve and favor the private rights to the land. — Keilw. 191 (Lex Dei et lex terrae omnia una, et ambo conservant et praeferunt jura privata ad terram.)

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