communis error facit jus
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 59 U.S. 595 - William Pease v. John Peck Surviving Partner of the Firm of Peck and Walton · 1855Most cited · 89 citing opinions
The maxim communis error facit jus, though said to be dangerous in its application, 'because it sets up a misconception of the law, for destruction of the law,' might here find a safe and proper application, and make it one of the 'some cases' in which it is said the law so favors the public good, that it will permit a common error to pass for right.
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