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NeCede's

Maxim 9.3.8

Nothing unjust is to be presumed in law.

Nihil iniquum est praesumendum in jure.

Source: 4 Co. 72; Co. Litt. 78; Weisman, 89h Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational

Explanation

The law will not presume that any party acted unjustly, dishonorably, or unlawfully; wrongdoing must be affirmatively proved.

Where this applies

  • The court is assuming the worst about my actions without any proof.
  • They're presuming I acted dishonestly when there's no evidence of that.
  • The law shouldn't assume anyone acted unjustly without proof.

Legal domains

evidenceprocedural

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 9.3.8 — Nothing unjust is to be presumed in law. — 4 Co. 72; Co. Litt. 78; Weisman, 89h (Nihil iniquum est praesumendum in jure.)

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