Maxim 7.2.5
Fraud and justice never dwell together.
Fraus et jus nunquam cohabitant.
Source: Wing. Max. 680; Weisman, 29t
Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational
Explanation
Where fraud is found, right cannot coexist — justice demands that every trace of fraud be rooted out before any claim built upon it can stand.
Where this applies
- A contract was obtained through fraud — can any rights under it survive?
- A deal built on lies cannot produce legitimate obligations.
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Cite this maxim
NeCede Max. 7.2.5 — Fraud and justice never dwell together. — Wing. Max. 680; Weisman, 29t (Fraus et jus nunquam cohabitant.)
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