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NeCede's

Maxim 9.5.5

The law never operates without reason; truth, by whomsoever spoken, is from God.

Lex nunquam sine ratione; veritas a quocunque dicitur a Deo est.

Source: 4 Inst. 153 Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational

Explanation

Truth is not diminished by the rank or station of the one who speaks it; the humblest witness may establish a fact that overturns the most powerful claim.

Where this applies

  • Truth doesn't depend on who speaks it — even the lowliest person can reveal it.
  • They're dismissing evidence because of who presented it rather than what it shows.
  • The source of truth doesn't matter — truth is truth regardless of who states it.

Topics

Truth

Legal domains

evidence

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 9.5.5 — The law never operates without reason; truth, by whomsoever spoken, is from God. — 4 Inst. 153 (Lex nunquam sine ratione; veritas a quocunque dicitur a Deo est.)

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