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NeCede's

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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