Maxim 8.1.40
A multitude of ignorant persons destroys a court.
Multitudo imperitorum perdit curiam.
Source: 2 Inst. 219; Wharton
Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable
Explanation
The quality of justice depends on the competence of those who administer it — filling courts with unqualified persons undermines the entire judicial system.
Where this applies
- Unqualified people are being appointed to the bench and the quality of justice is declining.
- Courts staffed with incompetent judges produce unjust outcomes.
Legal domains
Cite this maxim
NeCede Max. 8.1.40 — A multitude of ignorant persons destroys a court. — 2 Inst. 219; Wharton (Multitudo imperitorum perdit curiam.)
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