Nil facit error nominis cum de corpore constat

Nil facit error nominis cum de corpore constat

Literal Meaning

An error of name makes not difference when it appears from the body of the instrument.

Origin

This is an old maxim which is used in modern times. This maxim is interpreted by many jurists.

This maxim is interpreted in many cases and judgments.

Explanation

It means to say that an error of name makes no difference when it appears from the body of the instrument. In simple words any mistake of name does not makes any difference when it appears from the body of the instrument. 

Edited by Vigneshwar Ramasubramania

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