Sr.No.

Legal Maxim

Meaning

1.

A communi observantia non est recedendum

There should be no departure from common observance or usage.

2.

A verbis legis non est recedendum

From the words of the law, there is to be no departure.

3.

Ab abusu ad usum non valent consequentia

A conclusion about thr use of a thing from its abuse is invalid.

4.

Abundans cautela non nocet

Abundant caution does no harm.

5.

Acta exteriora indicant interiora secreta

Acts indicate the intention.

6.

Actio non datur non damnificato

An action is not given to the one who is not injured.

7.

Actio personalis moritur cum persona

A personal right of action dies with a person.

8.

Actio poenalis in haeredem non datur, nisi ex damno locupletior haeres factus sit

A penal action does not lie against an heir unless he has been made wealthier by the delict out of which the action arises.

9.

Actus sequitur forum rei

A pursuer follows the forum or the court of the defender.

10.

Actori incumbit probation

Proof of his case is incumbent upon the pursuer.

11.

Actus curiae neminem gravabit

An act of the court will prejudice no one.

12.

Actus ei nemini facit injuriam

Law holds no one responsible for the act of God.

13.

Actus legis nemini facit injuriam

Law wrongs no one.

14.

Actus me invito factus, non estmeus actus

An act done against my will is not my act.

15.

Actus non reum facit reum nisi mens sit rea

To constitute a crime, it is not enough that the act is criminal, it must also be accompanied by a blameworthy mind.

16.

Ad ae quae frequentius accidunt jura adaptantur

The laws are adapted to those which more frequently occur.

17.

Aedificatum solo, solo cedit

That which is built upon the ground accrues to the ground.

18.

Aequitas agit in personam

Equity acts upon the person.

19.

Aequitas ignorantiae opitulatur oscitantiae non item

Equity assists ignorance but not complacency.

20.

Affirmanti, non neganti, incumbit probation

The proof is incumbent upon the one who affirms, not on the one who denies.