Duhaime's Law Dictionary Consensus Tollit Errorem Definition: Latin: Consent obviates errors in the course of judicial proceedings. Related Terms: Volenti Non Fit Injuria The maxim is very similar to volenti non fit injuria. As was said by chief justice Brickell in McNeil v. State of Alabama: "Consent removes or obviates mistakes or errors in the course of judicial proceedings. Consensus tollit errorem, is a conservative maxim of general application." In the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, Justice Brown used these words (in County of Racine v Smith) to dismiss an application to attempt, after the fact of it, to avoid a guilty plea: "He cannot be heard to complain of an act to which he deliberately consents - consensus tollit errorem." Or these clear words of Justice Shulman of the Court of Appeals of Georgia in Carroll v. Equico Lessors: "An appeal does not lie from a judgment rendered by the consent of the appellant - consensus tollit errorem." REFERENCES: Carroll v. Equico Lessors, 233 SE 2d 255 (1977) County of Racine v. Smith, 362 NW 2d 439 (1984) Skinner v. State of Alabama, 71 Ala. 71 Categories & Topics: Dictionary of Latin Law Terms Always looking up definitions? Save time with our search provider (modern browsers only) If you find an error or omission in Duhaime's Law Dictionary, or if you have suggestion for a legal term, we'd love to hear from you!