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... Barrington's Observa- tions on 17 Edw . IV . Reeves's History of the Law . Edw . IV . Henry's History , Vol . V. p . 382. 3 Bl . Comm . 41 n . Paston Letters , Vol . IV . p . 77. Vol . II . p . 275. and concerning the right arrogated by ...
... Barrington's Observa- tions on 17 Edw . IV . Reeves's History of the Law . Edw . IV . Henry's History , Vol . V. p . 382. 3 Bl . Comm . 41 n . Paston Letters , Vol . IV . p . 77. Vol . II . p . 275. and concerning the right arrogated by ...
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... Barrington , Reeves . ) Yet the common right of the kingdom in this respect is ex- pressed in many ancient Acts of Parliament , in a manner scarcely less positive and distinct than it is enunciated in the Petition of Rights , and the ...
... Barrington , Reeves . ) Yet the common right of the kingdom in this respect is ex- pressed in many ancient Acts of Parliament , in a manner scarcely less positive and distinct than it is enunciated in the Petition of Rights , and the ...
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... ( Barrington's Observations on the 15 Edw . III . See also his Remarks on 10 Rich . II . ) And an attempt had been made by a Prince of Wales , to impede the operation of a Statute by a particular entry upon the Parliament roll , ( 3 Inst ...
... ( Barrington's Observations on the 15 Edw . III . See also his Remarks on 10 Rich . II . ) And an attempt had been made by a Prince of Wales , to impede the operation of a Statute by a particular entry upon the Parliament roll , ( 3 Inst ...
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... Barrington's Observations on West . I. and 27 Hen . VIII , Rose's Observations on Fox's History , and Heywood's Vindication of that Work , Grey's Hudibras , Part II . Canto ii . 1. 335 , Ellis's Original Letters , Vol . II . p . 261 ...
... Barrington's Observations on West . I. and 27 Hen . VIII , Rose's Observations on Fox's History , and Heywood's Vindication of that Work , Grey's Hudibras , Part II . Canto ii . 1. 335 , Ellis's Original Letters , Vol . II . p . 261 ...
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... Barrington's Observations on Art . Super Chartus , and Stat . de Marlb . ) his interference was required on the occasion of distresses of various kinds , which appear to have been very numerous at an early period . ( Barrington's ...
... Barrington's Observations on Art . Super Chartus , and Stat . de Marlb . ) his interference was required on the occasion of distresses of various kinds , which appear to have been very numerous at an early period . ( Barrington's ...
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Page 3 - And it shall be, when he sitteth upon the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this law in a book, out of that which is before the priests the Levites: and it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life...
Page 186 - He was bred to the law, which is, in my opinion, one of the first and noblest of human sciences ; a science which does more to quicken and invigorate the understanding, than all the other kinds of learning put together; but it is not apt, except in persons very happily born, to open and to liberalize the mind exactly in the same proportion.
Page 72 - And the Lord said unto him, Wherewith ? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou shalt persuade him, and prevail also : go forth, and do so.
Page 21 - And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God : but to others in parables ; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.
Page 200 - Judges ought to be more learned than witty ; more reverend than plausible ; and more advised ' than confident. Above all things, integrity is their portion and proper virtue.
Page 9 - Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment. Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.
Page 149 - But unto the sons of the concubines, which Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts, and sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward, unto the east country.
Page 200 - Patience and gravity of hearing is an essential part of justice; and an overspeaking judge is no well tuned cymbal. It is no grace to a judge first to find that which he might have heard in due time from the bar ; or to show quickness of conceit in cutting off evidence or counsel too short, or to prevent information by questions, though pertinent.
Page 149 - And Gideon the son of Joash died in a good old age, and was buried in the sepulchre of Joash his father, in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.
Page 48 - Neque est quaerendus explanator aut interpres ejus alius: nee erit alia lex Romae, alia Athenis, alia nunc, alia posthac, sed et omnes gentes, et omni tempore una Lex, et sempiterna, et immortalis continebit; unusque erit communis quasi magister, et imperator omnium DEUS.