Maxim 7.5.6
He who is free from fault does not create fault.
Qui culpa caret non facit culpam.
Source: 5 Coke, 49
Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational
Explanation
Where a man acts without fault, no culpability attaches to him — the law does not manufacture blame where none exists.
Where this applies
- I acted in good faith and followed all the rules — I shouldn't be blamed for a bad outcome.
- A volunteer acted reasonably and something went wrong — they shouldn't be held at fault.
Legal domains
See also
Cite this maxim
NeCede Max. 7.5.6 — He who is free from fault does not create fault. — 5 Coke, 49 (Qui culpa caret non facit culpam.)
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