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NeCede's

Maxim 8.1.10

It is the duty of a good judge to order judgment executed without delay.

Boni judicis est judicium sine dilatione mandare executioni.

Source: Co. Litt. 289b; Weisman, 63l Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational

Explanation

Justice delayed is justice denied — a judgment that sits unenforced is an empty formality, not a remedy.

Where this applies

  • I won my case three years ago but the judgment still hasn't been enforced.
  • The court ruled in my favor but the other side is ignoring the order and the judge won't act.

Legal domains

procedural

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 8.1.10 — It is the duty of a good judge to order judgment executed without delay. — Co. Litt. 289b; Weisman, 63l (Boni judicis est judicium sine dilatione mandare executioni.)

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