Nemo Judex in Causa Sua
/ˈniː.moʊ ˈjuː.dɛks ɪn ˈkaʊ.zə ˈsuː.ə/
Definitions
- (phrase) A fundamental legal principle that no one should be a judge in their own case to ensure impartiality.
The court applied the nemo judex in causa sua principle to disqualify the biased judge.
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- nemo judex in causa sua
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Commentary
This Latin maxim underpins the requirement for judicial impartiality and is essential in procedural fairness doctrines.
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