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NeCede's

Maxim 9.4.3

Judicial notice is a form of evidence.

Source: Mann v. Mann, 172 P.2d 369, 375, 76 Cal. App. 2d 32; Weisman, 39gg Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational

Explanation

(English-origin maxim.) Courts take judicial notice of facts so universally known or so readily verifiable from authoritative sources that they require no formal proof; such notice operates as evidence in the proceeding.

Where this applies

  • I want the court to take judicial notice of a well-known fact instead of making me prove it.
  • Certain facts are so commonly known the court should accept them without formal evidence.
  • Can the court officially recognize something as true without me having to bring in witnesses.

Legal domains

evidenceprocedural

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 9.4.3 — Judicial notice is a form of evidence. — Mann v. Mann, 172 P.2d 369, 375, 76 Cal. App. 2d 32; Weisman, 39gg

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