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NeCede's

Maxim 8.6.8

It is in the interest of the state that there be an end to litigation.

Interest reipublicae ut sit finis litium.

Source: Co. Litt. 303b; Broom, Max. 331, 343; Jenk. Cent. 61; Weisman, 59p; Weisman, 99y Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational

Explanation

Perpetual litigation is a public evil — the law provides limitations, res judicata, and finality doctrines precisely because disputes must end.

Where this applies

  • This lawsuit has been going on for a decade — it needs to end.
  • The public interest requires that lawsuits eventually reach a final resolution.

Legal domains

procedural

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 8.6.8 — It is in the interest of the state that there be an end to litigation. — Co. Litt. 303b; Broom, Max. 331, 343; Jenk. Cent. 61; Weisman, 59p; Weisman, 99y (Interest reipublicae ut sit finis litium.)

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