INTRODUCTION:

Legal maxim, a broad proposition (usually stated in a fixed Latin form), a number of which
have been used by lawyers since the 17th century or earlier. Some of them can be traced to
early Roman law. Much more general in scope than ordinary rules of law, legal maxims
commonly formulate a legal policy or ideal that judges are supposed to consider in deciding
cases. Maxims do not normally have the dogmatic authority of statutes and are usually not
considered to be law except to the extent of their application in adjudicated cases. It seems to
put so much wisdom in so few words and with so conclusive effect. The research is
concerned with three Latin legal maxims. These maxims are- Actio personalis moritur cum
persona, Actus curiae neminem gravabit and ejusdem generis.

OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY:

To study about the historical background of the use of these maxims and cases related to
them.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY:

The study would help us to understand how these maxims are used in law and legal
profession. The study will help to give a better idea through observation of case studies.

SCOPE OF THE STUDY:

The study is limited to the observation of these three legal maxims and the related case laws.

RESEARCH QUESTION:
What are these legal maxims and how effective are they in law?

HYPOTHESIS:
These legal maxims are effective as they are constantly applied in case laws across the world.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY:
This is a doctrinal research – descriptive and explanatory research.

Anushka Sharma
19LLB054
Semester II