An act must have been performed in order for an Actus Reus to be committed. Various common law countries have varying definitions of what an act is, but generally speaking, an act is defined as a "bodily movement, whether voluntary or involuntary." A California law that made drug addiction unlawful ... Read More

A comprehensive explanation of the phrase "ad hominem" was provided by English logician Richard Whately in the middle of the 19th century, which marks the beginning of the modern understanding of the term. It was also claimed that "ad hominem" arguments typically centred on the peculiar circumstances, personality, open opinions, ... Read More

It implies that nobody should be condemned without a voice. In Earth's civilized culture, it is assumed that a person who is the target of any action and whose right or interest is at stake will be given a decent opportunity to be on this planet. This natural justice principle ... Read More

Despite the fact that the definition of "good faith" might change depending on laws, topics, and circumstances, one aspect of its connotation that never changes is its purity, which is untarnished by deceit or dishonest intent. The General Clauses Act's definition of "good faith" incorporates this concept; therefore, it is ... Read More

Consensus ad idem has occasionally generated controversy. When signing contracts, many people don't read them well and don't comprehend the ideas they're agreeing to. These people can claim that because they weren't fully informed about the agreement before signing it, they are not responsible for any violations. It is also ... Read More

The worldwide business and legal communities are the originators of the phrase "de facto". Due to the high cost of representation, it was uncommon for businesses to acquire legal assistance on every issue that was pending. As a result, these businesses would implement workable solutions for years before anyone realized ... Read More

When a fact, matter or an argument is deemed ‘De Minimis’ it basically means that little or trivial issues are not important to the law and are therefore not subject to judicial review. Most nations throughout the world do not have laws that formally recognise this principle. Its usage is ... Read More

"To conceal a fraud is to commit fraud."A aphorism stating that by concealing a fraud, one takes part in the fraud or commits another. Fraud is a criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal benefit, hence concealing any fraud or fraudulent conduct is illegal. When The Court deems ... Read More

When the phrase furiosi nulla voluntas est comes into play it means, the accused is not guilty of the crime as the suspect is referred to as a madman, not capable to assess the nature of his actions. Mentally challenged or mentally unable people cannot legally sign a will, a ... Read More

Blackstone's Commentaries, where it is said that "frequently an error in point of law, which every person of discernment not only ‘may’ but is bound and supposed to know, is in criminal cases no form of defense, is where the maxim first appears in English law, can be traced as ... Read More