Maxim 8.1.33
No one ought to be his own judge, or the tribunal in his own affairs.
Nemo sibi esse judex vel suis jus dicere debet.
Source: Jackson
Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational
Explanation
Self-judgment is inherently partial — no man can be trusted to adjudicate his own cause impartially, which is why all disputes require an independent tribunal.
Where this applies
- A government official is acting as both the accuser and the decision-maker in my case.
- The person deciding my fate has a personal stake in the outcome.
Legal domains
Cite this maxim
NeCede Max. 8.1.33 — No one ought to be his own judge, or the tribunal in his own affairs. — Jackson (Nemo sibi esse judex vel suis jus dicere debet.)
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