| 1 | A law is a rule that prohibits or permits certain acts. |
| 2 | A rule is a norm, bar, maxim, measure or standard. |
| 3 | A rule may be derived by instruction, discovery, custom or consent. |
| 4 | The highest law is Divine Order. |
| 5 | As nothing may contradict such a rule. |
| 6 | The second highest law be the reason of Mind. |
| 7 | As nothing absurd may be considered law. |
| 8 | The third highest law be the law of the people. |
| 9 | As the consent and will of the people is the source of true authority. |
| 10 | The weakest rule is that of a tyrant. |
| 11 | As any rule is without authority or right but merely by force. |
| 12 | These then be the foundations of Rule of Law: |
| 13 | All law be spoken as it is the spirit of the word that carries the authority; |
| 14 | All action under law be by word of mouth; |
| 15 | Writing be only for memory and trade and never be the law; |
| 16 | All are equal under the law; |
| 17 | All are accountable and answerable under the law; |
| 18 | All are without blemish until proven culpable; |
| 19 | Where there is a law, there must be a cause; |
| 20 | Where there is a law, there must be a penalty; |
| 21 | Where there is a law, there must be a remedy; |
| 22 | An action in law cannot proceed without first a cause; |
| 23 | An action is not granted to one who is not injured; |
| 24 | The acts of valid law can do no injury (wrong); |
| 25 | Acts decided in law must reflect cause of action; |
| 26 | No injury to law no reason (cause) for action by law; |
| 27 | An action through law cannot arise from a fraud; |
| 28 | An action through law cannot arise in bad faith or prejudice; |
| 29 | No one is bound to accuse himself; |
| 30 | The acts does not make one culpable unless there be intent to do wrong; |
| 31 | No one may suffer punishment for mere intent; |
| 32 | No one is punished for the transgression of another; |
| 33 | No one can derive an advantage in law from his own wrong; |
| 34 | What is invalid from the beginning does not become valid over time; |
| 35 | No one is accused of the same exact cause twice; |
| 36 | What is done out of necessity to defend ones own life and house is lawful and legal; |
| 37 | No man be a judge over his own matter; |
| 38 | No man be both judge and executioner; |
| 39 | No penalty may exist without a law; |
| 40 | Justice never contradicts the law; |
| 41 | The immediate cause and not the remote cause. |
| 42 | These be the foundations of Rule of Law. |
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