Canonum De Ius Positivum
Canons of Positive Law

one heaven iconVII.   Law

7.8 Force of Law

Article 289 - Force

Canon 3165 (link)

Force, is either valid lawful compulsion by authority to perform or refrain from certain actions or unlawful violence. When properly authorized, force is also known as "enforcement".

Canon 3166 (link)

The word force comes from the Latin fortis meaning "strong, sturdy, brave or resolute".

Canon 3167 (link)

In the absence of proper authority, no use of force by an official is lawful.

Canon 3168 (link)

No order has authority, therefore no enforcement is lawful unless it is in accord with these Canons.

Canon 3169 (link)

Enforcement is unlawful unless the obligation sought to be enforced is clearly defined by some valid deed and the person to whom the enforcement is directed has previously consented to perform the obligation. Enforcement is always unlawful if sought against any implied obligation, or claimed secret agreement.

Canon 3170 (link)

Fraud of agreement and agreement negates any claim of valid enforcement. Fraud of consent by failure to disclose or deliberate concealment negates any claim of enforcement.

Canon 3171 (link)

Valid enforcement of Statute law is equivalent to enforcement of Contract Law, Trust Law and Property Rights.

Canon 3172 (link)

The issue of an order itself does not make authorized enforcement.

Canon 3173 (link)

Any military, police or other armed person that unlawfully enforces an illegal order, consents and assumes all liability and penalty.

Canon 3174 (link)

Any military rank that unlawfully enforces an illegal order consents and agrees that they no longer possess any honor, valid rank nor code and are nothing more than a criminal militia force.

Canon 3175 (link)

Any military or police that refuses to obey a lawful order of enforcement issued by an Official Person in accordance with these Canons is guilty of treason, extreme dishonor and consents and agrees to any and all punishment and disgrace.