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The law of England is a law of liberty, and, consistently with this liberty, we have not what is called an imprimatur (let it be printed); there is no such preliminary licence necessary. But if a man publish a paper, he is exposed to the penal consequences, as he is in every other act, if it be illegal.

— Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough R. v. Cobbett (1804)

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There have been errors in the administration of the most enlightened men.

Rex v. Lambert and Perry (1810)

No man should be allowed to have an interest against his duty.

Thompson v. Havelock (1808)

Every one must be supposed to be cognizant of a public law.

Smith v. Beadnell (1807)

The law merchant respects the religion of different people.

Lindo v. Unsworth (1811)

No man can make a stable-yard of the King's highway.

Rex v. Cross (1812)

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