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NeCede's

Maxim 8.5.6

No one is bound to arm his adversary against himself.

Nemo tenetur armare adversarium contra se.

Source: Wing. Max. 665; Weisman, 75x; Weisman, 77j; Weisman, 99l Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

A party is not required to disclose his strategy, theory of the case, or evidence that would aid his opponent — the adversarial system presupposes that each side prepares its own case.

Where this applies

  • Do I have to share my trial strategy with the opposing side?
  • The other side wants me to reveal my witnesses before trial — am I required to?

Legal domains

procedural

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 8.5.6 — No one is bound to arm his adversary against himself. — Wing. Max. 665; Weisman, 75x; Weisman, 77j; Weisman, 99l (Nemo tenetur armare adversarium contra se.)

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