Qui Haeret In Litera, Haeret In Cortice Law and Legal Definition
Qui haeret in litera, haeret in cortice is a Latin maxim. It means ‘he who clings to the letter, sticks in the bark. The maxim denotes that, if the interpretation of a writing is too literal, it does not reach the heart or core of the transaction. A person who sticks to the mere words of an instrument cannot arrive at its meaning or substance.
Legal Definition list
- Qui Facit Per Alium Facit Per Se
- Qui Bono
- Questus Est Nobis
- Questionnaire Hearing
- Questioned Document Examination [QDE]
- Qui Haeret In Litera, Haeret In Cortice
- Qui Ignorat Quantum Solvere Debeat, Non Potest Improbus Videre
- Qui In Jus Dominiumve Alterius Succedit Jure Ejus Uti Debet
- Qui Jure Suo Utitur Neminem Facit Injuriam
- Qui Non Obstat Quod Obstare Potest, Facere Videtur
- Qui Non Prohibet Quod Prohibere Potest, Assentire Videtur
