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NeCede's

Maxim 8.1.32

No man ought to be twice vexed, if it be proved to the Court that it be for one and the same cause.

Nemo debet bis vexari, si constat curiae quod sit pro una et eadem causa.

Source: 5 Co. 61; Jackson Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational

Explanation

Once a cause has been determined, the same matter may not be relitigated between the same parties — double vexation for one cause is prohibited.

Where this applies

  • I'm being sued for the same thing I was already sued for and lost.
  • The plaintiff is filing the same complaint against me for a second time.

Legal domains

procedural

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 8.1.32 — No man ought to be twice vexed, if it be proved to the Court that it be for one and the same cause. — 5 Co. 61; Jackson (Nemo debet bis vexari, si constat curiae quod sit pro una et eadem causa.)

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