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William Henry Ashurst Quotes

1725–1807 England

William Henry Ashurst (1725–1807) was an English judge.

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It is every man's own fault if he does not take such advice as will be sure to lead him right.

Goodtitle v. Otway (1797)

It is a strong presumption that that which never has been done cannot by law be done at all.

Russell v. The Mayor of Devon (1788)

Paper currency, guarded by proper regulations and restrictions, is the life of commerce.

Jordaine v. Lashbrooke (1798)

This Court will always know to temper mercy with justice where there is room for it.

Holt's Case (1793)

Better that an individual should suffer an injury than that the public should suffer an inconvenience.

Russell v. The Mayor of Devon (1788)

General laws cannot give way to particular cases.

King v. The College of Physicians (1797)

There is no magic in parchment or in wax.

Master v. Miller (1763)

Every rule may be waived by the person for whose benefit it is introduced.

Bickerdike v. Bollman (1787)

No man ought to be so absurd as to make a purchase without looking at the title deeds; if he is, he must take the consequence of his own negligence.

Goodtitle v. Morgan (1787)

When the Court see reason to suspect that justice has not been done to any particular defendant, they will in their discretion direct a further enquiry into the merits of the cause.

The King v. Holt (1793)

Though the mere opinion of an Attorney- or Solicitor-General ought not to be cited, yet coupled with the fact, it may have some weight as showing the general sense of professional men.

King v. Pasmore (1789)

No admission of the party . . . can make that legal which is in its nature illegal.

Atherfold v. Beard (1788)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: William Henry Ashurst (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.