Maxim 8.5.7
Every action is a complaint.
Omnis actio est loquela.
Source: Co. Litt. 292a; Weisman, 75k
Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational
Explanation
The essence of every legal action is the plaintiff's grievance — without a grievance properly stated, there is no action.
Where this applies
- Every lawsuit begins with someone complaining they've been wronged.
- Without a specific grievance properly stated, there's no basis for a legal action.
Legal domains
See also
Cite this maxim
NeCede Max. 8.5.7 — Every action is a complaint. — Co. Litt. 292a; Weisman, 75k (Omnis actio est loquela.)
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