Maxim 8.1.30
It is the duty of a judge to finish the work of each day within that day.
Judicis officium est opus diei in die suo perficere.
Source: 2 Inst. 256; Jackson
Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational
Explanation
Judicial business must not be delayed or carried over indefinitely — a diligent judge disposes of the matters before him promptly.
Where this applies
- My hearing was postponed because the judge didn't finish the previous cases.
- Court backlogs are causing my case to be delayed month after month.
Legal domains
Cite this maxim
NeCede Max. 8.1.30 — It is the duty of a judge to finish the work of each day within that day. — 2 Inst. 256; Jackson (Judicis officium est opus diei in die suo perficere.)
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