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NeCede's

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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