Maxims and Phrases SDEO

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Absolute sententia expositore non indiget.

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When you have plain words capable of only one interpretation, no explanation of them is required.

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Actio personalis moritur cum persona.

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(Tort) personal actions die with the person.

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Actus curiae neminem gravabit.

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An act of Court shall prejudice no man.

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Actus die nemini facit injurium.

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The act of God prejudices no one.

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Actus legis nemini facit injurium.

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The act of law injures no one.

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Act of Court:

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A party should not suffer on account of an act or omission by the Court or State functionaries.

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Actus non facit reum, nisi mens sit rea.

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The intent and act must concur to constitute crime.

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Affirimanti non neganti incumbit probatio.

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The burden of proof is upon him who affirms, not upon him who denies.

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Allegans contraria non est audiendus.

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He who makes statements mutually inconsistent is not to be listened to.

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Allegans suam turipitudinem non est audiendus.

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A person alleging his own infamy is not to be heard.