He acts against the law, who does that which the law prohibits; but he acts fraudulently, who, observing the words of the law, eludes its meaning.
Contra non valentem agere, non currit præscriptio.
Prescription does not run against one unable to act.
Contra veritatem lex nunquam aliquid permittit.
The law never allows any thing against truth.
Contractus ad mentem partium verbis notatam intelligendus.
A contract is to be understood, according to the intention of parties expressed in words.
Contractus ex turpi causa, vel contra bonos mores nullus.
A contract in an infamous cause, or subversive of good morals, is void.
Contractus infantis invalidus si in damnum sui spectet.