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By the laws of England, there can be no special right, no particular interest or privilege whatever, of perpetual duration, but such as have respect to some kind of inheritance.

— Joseph Yates J., dissenting in Millar v. Taylor (1769)

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Old rights must remain: it would be very unreasonable if it should be otherwise.

The Courts can take no notice of anything but what comes judicially before them.

Rex v. Wilkes (1769)

Nothing but what has visible substance, is capable of actual possession.

Dissenting in Millar v Taylor (1769)

Every man has a right to keep his own sentiments if he pleases.

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The law is too tenacious of private peace, to suffer litigations to be negotiable.

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