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As a general rule, I beg that it may be understood, that a case is not to be cut into parts, but that when it is known what the question in issue is, it must be met at once.

— Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough Rees v. Smith and others (1816)

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

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

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

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