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

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

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“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.”

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