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NeCede's

Maxim 8.2.2

A verdict is, as it were, the utterance of truth; as a judgment is the utterance of law.

Veredictum quasi dictum veritatis; ut judicium quasi dictum juris.

Source: Co. Litt. 226; Weisman, 64n Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

The jury's verdict carries the authority of truth in fact, just as the court's judgment carries the authority of truth in law — each is final in its own sphere.

Where this applies

  • The jury's verdict is the final word on what actually happened.
  • A court judgment carries the force of law, just as a verdict carries the force of truth.

Topics

Jury Trial

Legal domains

procedural

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 8.2.2 — A verdict is, as it were, the utterance of truth; as a judgment is the utterance of law. — Co. Litt. 226; Weisman, 64n (Veredictum quasi dictum veritatis; ut judicium quasi dictum juris.)

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