Jus respicit aequitatem

Hear the other side

The maxim denotes the meaning “hear the other side”, which means no person should be unheard and both parties will be provided the opportunity of being heard. Justice will be given to both parties. Audi alteram partem is derived from the Latin phrase “audiatur et altera pars”. It also denotes the same meaning. The maxim aims to ensure fair play and justice to the person who is affected. The maxim also promotes the concept of “Natural Justice”.

Exception that proves the rule.

- It is also used to give grounds for something that seems to contradict a rule. - In other words, this maxim states an exception to the regular or general rule which is to be followed. Exception alone is not taken unto the consideration; it is always an assumption that there exists a general rule. - It means that if there is an exception that can be applied to a specific case, it proves that a general rule exists.

“Abundant caution does no harm.”

This principle is generally applied for instruments in which superfluous words have been inserted to express the intention more clearly.