Cases Quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon
“There are cases where examinations are admitted, namely, before the coroner, and before magistrates in cases of felony. That appears to me to go rather in support of the general rule than in destruction of it. Every exception that can be accounted for is so much a confirmation of the rule that it has become a maxim, Exceptio probat regulam.”
About This Quote
Source Legal Commentary, 2015
The author argues that specific legal exceptions actually reinforce the general rule, illustrating the principle “exception confirms the rule.”
In simple terms: Exceptions can strengthen a rule.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the value of exceptions.
Themes
law
logic
principles
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
legal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- court cases
- legislative drafting
- academic analysis
- policy making
Key Concepts
jurisprudence
legal theory
rule of law
Questions to Reflect On
- How do exceptions shape legal interpretation?
- When might an exception undermine a rule?
A Different Perspective
Exceptions may also expose rule weaknesses.
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