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NeCede's

Maxim 8.8.9

That which is to be resolved once for all should be long deliberated upon.

Deliberandum est diu quod statuendum est semel.

Source: 12 Co. 74; Weisman, 65o; Weisman, 75o Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational

Explanation

Final determinations demand thorough consideration — haste in matters of permanent consequence is the enemy of sound judgment.

Where this applies

  • A life-changing legal decision should not be made hastily.
  • Important matters that will be permanently settled deserve thorough consideration.

Topics

Judgment & Res Judicata

Legal domains

procedural

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 8.8.9 — That which is to be resolved once for all should be long deliberated upon. — 12 Co. 74; Weisman, 65o; Weisman, 75o (Deliberandum est diu quod statuendum est semel.)

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