Legal Maxims Part 8

1. Sub judice – Being judged by a court.

    Explanation: It means that a case is currently being looked at by a court, so people should not talk about it or try to influence it.

2. Sine qua non – Without it, it can’t happen.

Explanation: This refers to something absolutely necessary for something else to occur or exist.

3. Per curiam – By the whole court.

Explanation: This means that a decision or opinion is made by the court as a group, not by one specific judge.

4. Quod est necessarium est licitum – If it’s necessary, it’s allowed.

Explanation: This suggests that if something is needed, it is considered legal to do.

5. Nullum crimen sine lege – No crime without a law.

Explanation: This means that something can only be considered a crime if there is a law that provides it is illegal.