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

— Henry Bickersteth, 1st Baron Langdale Sidebotham v. Barrington (1841)

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

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

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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.

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

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

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