Legal Definitions - rebus ipsis et factis

Term: Rebus Ipsis et Factis
Definition: Rebus Ipsis et Factis is a Latin term used in Scots law which means "by the facts and circumstances themselves". It refers to a situation where a conclusion can be drawn based solely on the evidence presented by the facts and circumstances of a case, without the need for further explanation or interpretation.
Example: In a marital contract, if a couple has been living together for a long time and have joint bank accounts, property, and children, it can be inferred rebus ipsis et factis that they are married, even if they have not formally registered their marriage. This is because the facts and circumstances themselves indicate that they are in a committed relationship and have established a family together. This principle can also be applied in other legal contexts where the evidence is clear and unambiguous.