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

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“There is no magic in parchment or in wax.”

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

“When the Court see reason to suspect that justice has not been done to any particular defendant, they will in their discretion direct a further enquiry into the merits of the cause.”

“Every rule may be waived by the person for whose benefit it is introduced.”

“Though the mere opinion of an Attorney- or Solicitor-General ought not to be cited, yet coupled with the fact, it may have some weight as showing the general sense of professional men.”

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

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