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Thomas Denison Quotes

1699–1765 England

Sir Thomas Denison (1699 - September 8, 1765) was a British judge.

England
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Also known as: Denison, Thomas, Sir Thomas Denison

Random Thomas Denison quote

5 quotes

The point now before us is a settled case, and therefore there is no need to enter into arguments about it.

Rex v. Jarvis (1756)

A serjeant is a soldier with a halbert, and a drummer is a soldier with a drum.

Lloyd v. Wooddall (1748)

In case of private jurisdictions, the Court has inclined not to intermeddle.

The King v. Bishop of Ely (1750)

The custom of the city of London is a matter of fact.

Rex v. Davis (1758)

"None shall be disseised of his freehold" (Magna Charta).

J., Rex. v. Inhabitants of Aythrop Rooding (1756)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Thomas Denison (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.