Ubi Jus Ibi Remedium

A Latin phrase meaning "where there is a right, there is a remedy." This principle suggests that the law should provide a legal recourse for those who have been wronged.
The principle of ubi jus ibi remedium underlies the concept that individuals should have access to the court system to vindicate their legal rights.
There aren't court cases directly related to this maxim, but it's a foundational principle in many legal systems.
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Encourages people to seek legal redress for wrongs and holds wrongdoers accountable. It also promotes the development of new remedies to address new legal issues.

In some cases, legal remedies may not be available due to practical limitations or doctrines like sovereign immunity.

This principle reflects the idea that a just legal system should provide a means to enforce legal rights and deter wrongdoing.

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