Justice is neither to be denied nor delayed.

Explanation

Every refusal to hear a case and every unnecessary delay in its resolution is a species of injustice.

Where this applies

• My hearing has been postponed six times — justice delayed is justice denied.
• The court keeps pushing back my trial date and I'm losing money every day.

See also

• 8.1.10 It is the duty of a good judge to order judgment executed without delay.
• 8.3.3 Justice ought to be free, because nothing is more iniquitous than venal justice; full, because justice ought not to halt; and speedy, because delay is a kind of denial.