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It has been sometimes said, communis error facit jus; but I say communis opinio is evidence of what the law is; not where it is an opinion merely floating and theoretical floating in the minds of persons but where it has been made the ground-work and substratum of practice.

— Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough Isherwood v. Oldknow (1815)

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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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