A collection of canonical maxims from Boniface VIII's De Regulis Iuris, mid/late 14th-early 15th century
Scope and Contents
A collection of 56 legal maxims in latin over two pages, from the book of canonical law De Regulis Iuris, promulgated in 1298 by Pope Boniface VIII. It starts with rule 33, 'Mutare consilium quis non potest in alterius detrimentum' ('No one can change his mind (intention) at the expense of another'), and ends with rule 88, 'Certum est quod is committit in legem, qui legis verba complectens, contra legis nititur voluntatem' ('It is certain that those who comply with the letter of the law but against the intention of the law, are really against the law.').
Dates
- Creation: mid/late 14th-early 15th century
Creator
- Boniface VIII, d 1303 (Pope) (Person)
Language of Materials
Latin
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to all. The manuscripts can be consulted in the Centre for Research Collections, Edinburgh University Main Library.
Extent
1 folio
Creator
- Boniface VIII, d 1303 (Pope) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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