Hear the other side.

Explanation

No judgment may be rendered against any person without giving him notice and an opportunity to be heard — this is the irreducible minimum of due process of law.

Where this applies

• I was sued and never received any notice of the lawsuit before the judgment was entered.
• The court ruled against me without giving me a chance to tell my side.

See also

• 8.3.1 Justice is the steady and unceasing disposition to render to every man his due.
• 8.3.5 Justice knows neither father nor mother; justice looks to truth alone.