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maxims

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A quick definition of maxims:

Maxims: A set of simple rules that judges and lawyers use to help them make decisions in legal cases. These rules are written down in the laws of most states and include things like "if something doesn't make sense, we shouldn't do it" and "if someone agrees to something, they can't later say they were wronged by it." They help make sure that everyone is treated fairly and that the law is applied in a consistent way.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A collection of legal sayings that are used as "rules of thumb" by judges and lawyers. They are listed in the codified statutes of most states and include:

  • "When the reason of a rule ceases, so should the rule itself."
  • "He who consents to an act is not wronged by it."
  • "No one can take advantage of his own wrong."
  • "No one should suffer by the act of another."
  • "He who takes the benefit must bear the burden."
  • "For every wrong, there is a remedy."
  • "Between rights otherwise equal, the earliest is preferred."
  • "No man is responsible for that which no man can control."
  • "The law helps the vigilant, before those who sleep on their rights."
  • "The law respects form less than substance."
  • "The law never requires impossibilities."
  • "The law neither does nor requires idle acts."
  • "The law disregards trifles."
  • "Particular expressions qualify those which are general."
  • "That is certain which can be made certain."
  • "Time does not confirm a void act."
  • "An interpretation which gives effect is preferred to one which makes void."
  • "Interpretation must be reasonable."
  • "Things happen according to the ordinary course of nature and the ordinary habits of life."

These maxims are used as guidelines for judges and lawyers when making legal decisions. They are based on common sense and are meant to ensure fairness and justice in the legal system. For example, the maxim "No one should suffer by the act of another" means that if someone is harmed by the actions of another person, the responsible party should be held accountable for their actions and compensate the victim. Another example is the maxim "The law helps the vigilant, before those who sleep on their rights," which means that if someone fails to take action to protect their rights, they may lose them.

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