Legal Definition and Related Resources of De minimis non curat lex
Meaning of De minimis non curat lex
The law does not notice (or care for) trifling matters. Broom, Leg. Max. (3d London Ed.) 134; Hob. 88; 5 Hill (N. Y.) 170.
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De minimis non curat lex in the Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims
The law does not concern itself with trifles.
Note: This legal definition of De minimis non curat lex in the Dictionary of Law (English and American Jurisprudence) is from 1893.
De minimis non curat lex in Law Enforcement
Main Entry: Law Enforcement in the Legal Dictionary. This section provides, in the context of Law Enforcement, a partial definition of de minimis non curat lex.
“De Minimis Non Curat Lex” in Maritime Law
Note: There is more information on maritime/admiralty law here.
The following is a definition of “De Minimis Non Curat Lex”, produced by Tetley, in the context of admiralty law: (“The law does not concern itself with trifles”) – e.g., trivial divergences from contractual terms do not constitute actionable breaches of the contract. For the application of this maxim to a charterparty by demise (see this maritime law term in this legal dictionary), see Sail Labrador Ltd. v. The Challenge One [1996] 3 F.C. 821 at pp. 847-848 (Fed. Ct. of Can.), reversed [1997] 3 F.C. 154, (1997) 212 N.R. 256 (Fed. Ct. of App.), reversed (1998) 235 N.R. 201 at pp. 242-245 (Supr. Ct. of Can.), upholding the trial judge’s interpretation of the de minimis principle, but holding the doctrine inapplicable to the facts of the case at bar.
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- de minimis non curat lex in A Dictionary of Law Enforcement (Oxford University Press)
- de minimis non curat lex in the Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement
- A Treatise on the Police of the Metropolis
Definition of De Minimis Non Curat Lex
In the context of international law, the legal resource A Dictionary of Law, provides a definition of De Minimis Non Curat Lex : (Latin)
The law does not take account of trifles. It will not, for example, award damages for a trifling nuisance. The de minimis rule applies in a number of other areas, including EU *competition law.
De Minimis Non Curat Lex in Admiralty Law
For information on de minimis non curat lex in this context, see the entry on de minimis non curat lex in the maritime law encyclopedia.
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