Doe Quote by Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough
“It is a principle of law, that a person intends to do that which is the natural effect of what he does.”
About This Quote
Source Legal Treatise: Principles of Law, 19th century
Intentional actions produce predictable legal consequences; the law assumes natural outcomes of deliberate conduct.
In simple terms: Law expects natural results from intentional acts.
Key Takeaway
Align actions with intended legal outcomes.
Themes
law
intent
consequence
Mood
analytical
formal
Type
jurisprudential
didactic
When to use this quote
- contract drafting
- policy making
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
legal causality
predictability
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure your actions align with legal expectations?
- What unintended consequences could arise?
A Different Perspective
Legal systems may not account for unintended side effects.
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