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NeCede's

Maxim 6.6.10

He who uses his own right injures no one.

Qui jure suo utitur nemini facit injuriam.

Source: Broom, Max. 379; Jackson Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

A man exercising a right that belongs to him by nature or by law does no legal injury to another — cite this to defend against claims that the lawful exercise of a recognized right (property, speech, arms, travel) constitutes harm to a third party.

Where this applies

  • I've been using the benefits of a government program for years but now I want to challenge its legality.
  • A company has been operating under a regulatory framework and now wants to argue the regulation is invalid.

Legal domains

constitutionalequity

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 6.6.10 — He who uses his own right injures no one. — Broom, Max. 379; Jackson (Qui jure suo utitur nemini facit injuriam.)

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