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Courts of justice ought to carry into effect the intentions of testators as far as they can consistently with the rules of law.

— Henry Bickersteth, 1st Baron Langdale Biederman v. Seymour (1841)

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The Court must not depart from those rules which have been considered necessary for the due administration of justice.

Symonds v. The Gas Light and Coke Co (1848)

It would certainly be a very great mistake to suppose that this Court does not attend to lapse of time.

Attorney-General. v. Pilgrim (1849)

The Court has not time to indulge in the discussion of imaginary cases.

Sidebotham v. Barrington (1841)

Justice can be peaceably and effectually administered there only where there is recognised authority and adequate power.

Duke of Brunswick v. Bang of Hanover (1844)

It is a great satisfaction for me to find, that this matter will undergo investigation elsewhere, before it is finally decided.

Wilson v. Eden (1850)

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