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NeCede's

Maxim 9.3.1

All things are presumed to have been done rightly and in due form.

Omnia praesumuntur rite et solemniter esse acta.

Source: Co. Litt. 232b; Broom, Max. 847; Best, Ev. §300; Weisman, 89f Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational

Explanation

Until contrary proof is adduced, the law presumes that official acts were performed lawfully and that regular procedures were followed.

Where this applies

  • I want to challenge a government action but the court presumes everything was done correctly.
  • The other side says I have to prove their official act was done wrong.
  • A government agency is relying on the presumption that they followed proper procedure.

Topics

Presumptions

Legal domains

constitutionalevidenceprocedural

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 9.3.1 — All things are presumed to have been done rightly and in due form. — Co. Litt. 232b; Broom, Max. 847; Best, Ev. §300; Weisman, 89f (Omnia praesumuntur rite et solemniter esse acta.)

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