Latin: Not to disturb what is settled. A rule expressing the same principle as that of stare decisis, (q. v.) Non quod dictum est, sed quod factum est inspicitur. Not what is said, but what is done, is regarded. Co. Litt 36a. Non refert an quis assensum suum praefert verbis, ant rebus ipsis et factis. 10 Coke, 52. It matters not whether a man gives his assent by his words or by his acta and deeds. Non refert quid ex sequipollentibua fiat. 5 Coke, 122. It matters not which of [two] equivalents happen. Non refert quid notum sit judici, si notunt non sit in forma judicii. It matters not what is known to a judge, if it be not known in judicial form. 3 Bulst 115. A leading maxim of modern law and practice. Best, Ev. Introd. 31,