Maxim 8.1.23
The Court of Parliament is governed by its own peculiar laws.
Curia Parliamenti suis propriis legibus subsistit.
Source: 4 Inst. 50; Jackson
Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable
Explanation
Legislative bodies operate under their own rules of procedure, distinct from the rules governing ordinary courts — each branch maintains its own internal governance.
Where this applies
- Congress operates under its own rules separate from the courts.
- The legislature has its own internal procedures that courts cannot override.
Legal domains
Cite this maxim
NeCede Max. 8.1.23 — The Court of Parliament is governed by its own peculiar laws. — 4 Inst. 50; Jackson (Curia Parliamenti suis propriis legibus subsistit.)
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