Legal Maxims Part 5

• Bona fide – In good faith.

Explanation:  Term “Bona fide” is a Latin term it means “in good faith”. If a person has done some act in good faith without any malafide intention then that person will not be criminally liable for the same.

• Bona vacantia – Goods without an owner.

Explanation –  Term “Bona vacantia” is a Latin term it refers to the “goods” that are without any owner.

• Caveat actor – “Let the doer beware”.

Explanation:  It means if a person is doing something then he must be aware about the consequences of his act.

• Certiorari – A writ used to quash orders passed by an inferior court.

Explanation: “Certiorari” is a legal term that refers to a writ issued by a higher court or appellate court to review a decision made by a lower court.

• Damnum sine injuria – Damage without injury.

Explanation: “Damnum sine injuria” is a Latin legal term that means “damage without injury” it means if a person has suffered some loss either physical or monetary but not the violation of legal right. In the case of “Damnum sine injuria” does not have right to take legal action against defendant.