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It is every man's own fault if he does not take such advice as will be sure to lead him right.

— William Henry Ashurst Goodtitle v. Otway (1797)

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It is a strong presumption that that which never has been done cannot by law be done at all.

Russell v. The Mayor of Devon (1788)

Paper currency, guarded by proper regulations and restrictions, is the life of commerce.

Jordaine v. Lashbrooke (1798)

This Court will always know to temper mercy with justice where there is room for it.

Holt's Case (1793)

Better that an individual should suffer an injury than that the public should suffer an inconvenience.

Russell v. The Mayor of Devon (1788)

General laws cannot give way to particular cases.

King v. The College of Physicians (1797)

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