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Abstract
This case will provide an excellent test for a student’s basic knowledge of the concept of “De Minimis Non Curat Lex” It has long been used and designated as a legal maxim, since early English medieval times. More commonly known as “the law does not concern itself with trifles”. (Black’s Law Dictionary, 10th Edition 2014). It has been used and applied by various courts throughout history. Even down to the present day. However, there appears to be no specific terms for its application other than the subjective opinions of individual judges. As best as can be discerned, there are limited specific statutory or judicial recognitions of the maxim fir any specific cause of action. It is rather generally applied to rid the courts of insignificant or trivial claims, which would tend to bog down the court system itself, without such a creative remedy available to the judges.