John Holt (Lord Chief Justice) - Common Quotes

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It would look very strange, when the Commons of England are so fond of their right of sending representatives to Parliament, that it should be in the power of a sheriff, or other officer, to deprive them of that right, and yet that they should have no remedy; it is a thing to be admired at by all mankind.

John Holt

We take notice of all feasts, and the almanack is part of the common law, the calendar being established by Act of Parliament, and it is published before the Common-prayer Book.

John Holt

Whatever at common law might be amended in civil cases, was at common law amendable in criminal, and so it is at this day.

John Holt