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Which Latin maxim expresses the natural justice rule that no person should be a judge in his own cause, thereby ensuring freedom from bias?
The maxim is Nemo judex in causa sua. It means no one may be a judge in his own cause, so the deciding authority must be free from bias. Audi alteram partem is a different rule, requiring a fair hearing to the affected party.
- AAudi alteram partem
- BNemo judex in causa suaCorrect
- CUltra vires
- DRes ipsa loquitur
Explanation
Nemo judex in causa sua means no one should be a judge in his own cause and is the rule against bias. Audi alteram partem is the rule of fair hearing, a different limb of natural justice. Ultra vires concerns acting beyond power, and res ipsa loquitur belongs to tort law.
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