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Can. 1501 — Tolle Lege

Canon Law

Can. 1501

Code of Canon Law

A judge cannot adjudicate a case unless the party concerned or the promoter of justice has presented a petition according to the norm of the canons.

Read in full at Vatican.va

Source: Code of Canon Law (Vatican.va)