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There is no instance where men are so easily imposed upon, as at the time of their dying under the pretence of charity.

— William Cowper, 1st Earl Cowper Attorney-General v. Barnes et uxor (1707)

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God forbid that Judges upon their oath should make resolutions to enlarge jurisdiction.

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It is a general rule of Judgment, that a mischief should rather be admitted than an inconvenience.

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I should have all manner of tenderness for the right of the College; they are nurseries of Religion and Learning, and therefore all donations for increase and augmentation of their revenue are to be liberally expounded.

Devit v. College of Dublin (1720)

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