Those matters which are properly transacted in court ought to be committed to due execution.

Explanation

A proceeding duly completed creates a right to enforcement — a court that refuses to execute its own lawful judgments nullifies its own authority.

Where this applies

• The court ruled in my favor but refuses to enforce its own order.
• I have a valid judgment but the clerk won't issue the writ of execution.

See also

• 8.1.10 It is the duty of a good judge to order judgment executed without delay.
• 8.9.1 The execution of law does no injury.