Latin Maxims

Corpus delicti - It means “body of the crime” .In legal contexts, it refers to the evidence or facts that demonstrate that a crime has been committed. It’s the physical and factual elements that establish the occurrence of a criminal offense. Corpus :- body Delicti :-...

Ad hoc - It means occurring or designed solely for a specific purpose or immediate requirement, without prior intent. Ad hoc:- for this or for this specific purpose  Example - The mayor established an ad hoc committee specifically for the purpose of studying the...

Actori incumbit onus probandi - It means in a legal action, the burden of proof lies with the plaintiff, who must substantiate their case to secure a favorable outcome against the defendant. Actori :-plaintiff or claimant  Incumbit :-it is the responsibility of Onus...

Actio Personalis Moritur Cum Persona - It means that the personal right of action dies with the death of the person. Actio :- action Personalis :- personal Moritur :- die Persona :- person Example :- In January, A agrees and signs a contract to perform a dance show at...

 Ubi Jus ibi Remedium - It means that where there is a wrong there is a remedy.Law provides remedy if any wrong is committed with the person. Ubi :- relating to time i.e.whenever or when or as soon as or in what place or with whom or where etc Jus :-legal authority to...

Damnum sine injuria - It means damage caused without causing any injury or where there is no infringement of any legal right which is vested with the plaintiff. damnum :- loss or damage  sine :- without  injuria :- injury Example :- In Gloucester Grammar School case...