Legal Definitions - riens passa per le fait

riens passa per le fait

Riens passa per le fait is a legal term that means "nothing passed by the deed." It is used as a plea by a party who wants to avoid the effects of a deed that has been enrolled or acknowledged in court.

For example, if someone signed a contract but later realized that they made a mistake, they might use riens passa per le fait to argue that the contract should not be enforced. Another example is if a person inherited property but did not want it, they could use this plea to avoid taking ownership.

These examples illustrate how riens passa per le fait can be used to avoid the consequences of a legal document or agreement.