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Res ipsa loquitur

“Res ipsa loquitur” is a Latin phrase that means, “the thing speaks for itself” and pertains to obvious cases of negligence. Under the common law of negligence, the res ipsa loquitur doctrine indicates that a breach of a party’s duty of care may be inferred from the events that occurred. In other words, the negligence is so […]

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De minimis non curat lex

Meaning: The law does not concern itself about trifles Meaning of De minimis non curat lex Word by Word: De: About Minimis: Minimal or very small things Non curat: not take care Lex: Body of law Explanation: The law does not concern itself about trifles (small acts). Small acts are those acts about which a […]

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Volenti Non Fit Injuria

Meaning of Volenti Non Fit Injuria: Damage suffered by consent is not a cause of action. Meaning Word by Word: Volenti: Voluntarily Non fit: Non-actionable Injuria: Injury to private Legal Rights. Explanation: If a plaintiff has given his consent (free from coercion, fraud, misrepresentation, mistake, undue influence) to a legal act with the knowledge of […]

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Damnum Sine Injuria

Meaning of damnum sine injuria: Actual damage suffered without legal injury Meaning Word by Word: Damnum: Loss or damage Sine: Without Injuria: Injury to Private Legal Rights Explanation: The damage may be in form of money, service, physical hurt, loss of health or reputation and loss of comfort. According to this maxim, these are mere […]

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Ubi Jus bi remedium

Literal Meaning: Where there is no wrong there is a remedy or it means whenever there is a legal right there is a remedy. Explanation or Major Elements of the Maxim: This maxim is applicable when the ‘Legal Rights’ exist and both the ‘no wrong’ and remedy should be legal. A wrongful act must have […]