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The mere repetition of the Cantilena of lawyers cannot make it law, unless it can be traced to some competent authority; and if it be irreconcilable, to some clear legal principle.
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Trial by jury, instead of being a security to persons who are accused, will be a delusion, a mockery, and a snare.
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Nobody ever did anything very foolish except from some strong principle.
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Born:
July 23, 1779
Died:
September 26, 1854
(aged 75)
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Thomas Denman, 1st Baron Denman was a British lawyer, judge and politician. He served as Lord Chief Justice between 1832 and 1850.
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