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... Court of Justice while he presided over it , 355. His great merit as a Judge , 357 . His subjection under a favourite counsel , 359. His discretion in avoiding disputes about jurisdiction , 362. His decisions . The public have no common ...
... Court of Justice while he presided over it , 355. His great merit as a Judge , 357 . His subjection under a favourite counsel , 359. His discretion in avoiding disputes about jurisdiction , 362. His decisions . The public have no common ...
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... Court upon the of Session , in the year 1787 published a of jury trial pamphlet recommending the introduction of in civil cases jury trial into Scotland in certain specified civil actions , and requested that he might have the opinion ...
... Court upon the of Session , in the year 1787 published a of jury trial pamphlet recommending the introduction of in civil cases jury trial into Scotland in certain specified civil actions , and requested that he might have the opinion ...
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... court of equity distinct from a court of law , which never existed in any other country , ancient or modern ; it has formed a practice by the courts of law themselves and by acts of parliament , bills of exceptions , special verdicts ...
... court of equity distinct from a court of law , which never existed in any other country , ancient or modern ; it has formed a practice by the courts of law themselves and by acts of parliament , bills of exceptions , special verdicts ...
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... court of King's Bench in his time , it is impossible not to envy the good fortune of those who practised under him . The most timid were encouraged by his courtesy , and the boldest were awed by his authority . From his quickness ...
... court of King's Bench in his time , it is impossible not to envy the good fortune of those who practised under him . The most timid were encouraged by his courtesy , and the boldest were awed by his authority . From his quickness ...
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... court , ex- claimed , loud enough to be heard by all present , " A pretty fellow to be a judge , who does not know where abaft the binnacle is ! " Lord Mansfield , instead of threatening to commit him for his contempt , said , Well , my ...
... court , ex- claimed , loud enough to be heard by all present , " A pretty fellow to be a judge , who does not know where abaft the binnacle is ! " Lord Mansfield , instead of threatening to commit him for his contempt , said , Well , my ...
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Seite 109 - Commander ; he, above the rest In shape and gesture proudly eminent, Stood like a tower ; his form had yet not lost All her original brightness, nor appeared Less than Archangel ruined, and the excess Of glory obscured...
Seite 24 - Every man thinks meanly of himself for not having been a soldier, or not having been at sea." BOSWELL. " Lord Mansfield does not." JOHNSON. " Sir, if Lord Mansfield were in a company of General Officers and Admirals who have been in service, he would shrink ; he'd wish to creep under the table.
Seite 245 - This cardinal, Though from an humble stock, undoubtedly Was fashion'd to much honour. From his cradle He was a scholar, and a ripe and good one ; Exceeding wise, fair spoken, and persuading : Lofty and sour to them that loved him not ; But, to those men that sought him, sweet as summer...
Seite 217 - Of all monarchs, indeed, since the revolution, the successor of George the Third will have the finest opportunity of becoming nobly popular.
Seite 35 - ... a single age or nation ; but the common property of all times and all countries. They are built upon the most comprehensive principles, and the most enlightened experience of mankind. He designed them to be of universal application ; considering, as he himself has declared, the maritime law to be, not the law of a particular country, but the general law of nations.
Seite 325 - Justice told the jury that there were two questions for their consideration : First, whether the plaintiff had given value for the bill, of which there could be no doubt ; and, secondly, whether he took it under circumstances which ought to have excited the suspicion of a prudent and careful man.
Seite 121 - ... being tampered with. But if an individual can break down any of those safeguards which the Constitution has so wisely and so cautiously erected, by poisoning the minds of the jury at a time when they are called upon to decide, he will stab the administration of justice in its most vital parts.
Seite 124 - And turn the unwilling steeds another way ; Benighted wanderers, the forest o'er, Curse the saved candle and unopening door ; . While the gaunt mastiff, growling at the gate, Affrights the beggar whom he longs to eat.
Seite 268 - Behold, brother Eichardson, that is the only human being I ever envied : when at school in this town we were candidates together for a chorister's place ; he obtained it : and if I had gained my wish, he might have been accompanying you as Chief Justice, and pointing me out as his old schoolfellow, the singing man.
Seite 189 - I do not wish to be understood to blink any question ; and if I had been standing there, and been asked whether I should have pushed or stood aside, I should have had no objection to answer that question.