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NeCede's

Maxim 8.6.9

A trial should always be had where the jurors can be best informed.

Judicium semper fieri debet ubi juratores melius scire possunt.

Source: 7 Co. 1b; Weisman, 99z Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational

Explanation

Venue serves the search for truth — the trial belongs in the community where the facts are known and witnesses are available.

Where this applies

  • My case should be heard in the county where the incident occurred, not across the state.
  • The trial belongs where the witnesses and evidence are located.

Legal domains

procedural

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 8.6.9 — A trial should always be had where the jurors can be best informed. — 7 Co. 1b; Weisman, 99z (Judicium semper fieri debet ubi juratores melius scire possunt.)

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