Contra non valentem agere nulla [or non] currit praescriptio - A statute of limitation does not run against those who cannot act; this is the basis of the American discovery rule limiting prescriptive limitation periods.⏎
Actori incumbit onus probatio - "On the plaintiff rests the proving". The burden of proof falls to the plaintiff, claimant, or petitioner.⏎
Cogitationis poenam nemo patitur - No one suffers punishment for mere intent.⏎
De minimis non curat lex - "The law does not concern itself with the smallest things". There must be a minimal level of substance or impact in order to bring a legal action.⏎