See Also: Rule 415(finance)
Rule of 78(money)
Ten-Day Rule(money)
gag rule(dictionary)
Rule 144(money)
gag rule(encyclopedia)
His' rule(medicine)
rule(2)(dictionary)
rule(1)(dictionary)
Rule 405(finance)

RULE OF LAW (law)


RULE OF LAW. Rules of law are general maxims, formed by the courts, who having observed what is common to many particular cases, announce this having observed what is common to many particular cases, announce this conformity by a maxim, which is called a rule; because in doubtful and conformity by a maxim, which is called a rule; because in doubtful and unforeseen cases, it is a rule for their decision; it embraces particular unforeseen cases, it is a rule for their decision; it embraces particular cases within general principles. Toull. Tit. prel. n. 17; 1 Bl. Com. 44; cases within general principles. Toull. Tit. prel. n. 17; 1 Bl. Com. 44; Domat, liv. prel. t. 1, s. 1 Ram on Judgm. 30; 3 Barn.





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also, the supremacy of law. The maxim that an orderly society must be governed by established principles and known codes which are applied uniformly and fairly to all of its members.