Litigants obey the verdict of a tribunal solely on the…
“Litigants obey the verdict of a tribunal solely on the premise that there is an objective rule of conduct, which they both accept.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Litigants trust tribunals because they believe in an objective rule they both accept.
In simple terms: People obey law when they see a shared rule.
Key Takeaway
Respect shared rules.
Themes
law
trust
objectivity
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
legal
When to use this quote
- court hearings
- contract negotiations
- policy discussions
- international arbitration
Key Concepts
social contract
legal theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you accept the rule before the case?
- How to shared objective rules?
A Different Perspective
If parties disagree on the rule, trust erodes.