debile fundamentum fallit opus

debile fundamentum fallit opus
/debaliy fandamentam faebt owpas/
A weak foundation frustrates [or renders vain] the work [built upon it]. When the foundation fails, all goes to the ground; as, where the cause of action fails, the action itself must of necessity fail

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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  • debile fundamentum fallit opus — /debaliy fandamentam faebt owpas/ A weak foundation frustrates [or renders vain] the work [built upon it]. When the foundation fails, all goes to the ground; as, where the cause of action fails, the action itself must of necessity fail …   Black's law dictionary

  • Debile fundamentum, fallit opus — When the foundation is weak, the structure falls. Justice does not allow one to profit by his own iniquity. Anderson & Co. v Stapel, 80 Mo App 115, 122 …   Ballentine's law dictionary

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