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NeCede's

Maxim 8.1.9

It is the duty of a good judge to put an end to litigation.

Boni judicis est lites dirimere.

Source: 4 Co. 15; 5 Co. 31a; Broom, Max. 331; Weisman, 65e Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational

Explanation

A judge who allows suits to multiply and disputes to fester has abdicated his primary function — the resolution of controversies.

Where this applies

  • My lawsuit has been dragging on for five years with no end in sight.
  • The judge keeps granting continuances and the case never goes to trial.

Legal domains

procedural

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 8.1.9 — It is the duty of a good judge to put an end to litigation. — 4 Co. 15; 5 Co. 31a; Broom, Max. 331; Weisman, 65e (Boni judicis est lites dirimere.)

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