Maxim 9.3.9
What is clearly apparent needs no proof.
Quod constat clare non debet verificari.
Source: 10 Mod. 150; 9 Co. 54
Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational
Explanation
When a fact is manifest to the court, requiring formal proof of it wastes the tribunal's time and insults its intelligence.
Where this applies
- The facts are obvious to everyone so why are they demanding formal proof.
- Something is plainly apparent and requiring proof of it wastes everyone's time.
- The court can see for itself what happened — no proof should be needed.
Legal domains
See also
Cite this maxim
NeCede Max. 9.3.9 — What is clearly apparent needs no proof. — 10 Mod. 150; 9 Co. 54 (Quod constat clare non debet verificari.)
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