Letter D & E Legal Maxims
Distingue tempora et concordabis jura - Distinguish times and you will harmonize laws.
Dura lex sed lex - The law may be harsh, but that is the law.
Ejusdem generis - Of the same kind or specie.
Exceptio firmat regulam in casibus non exceptis - A thing not being excepted must be regarded as coming within the purview of the general rule.
Ex dolo malo non oritur actio - No man can be allowed to found a claim upon his own wrongdoing.
Expressio unius est exclusio alterius - The express mention of one person, thing or consequence implies the exclusion of all others.
Expressum facit cessare tacitum= What is expressed puts an end to that which is implied.
Ex necessitate legis - By necessary implication of law.


