Reason is the life of the law; nay, the common law itself is nothing else but reasonThe law, which is perfection of… — Edward Coke Copy Share Image
And the law, that is the perfection of reason, cannot suffer anything that is inconvenient. — Edward Coke Copy Share Image
A thing which is not in esse but in apparent expectancy is regarded in law. — Edward Coke Copy Share Image
How long soever it hath continued, if it be against reason, it is of no force in law. — Edward Coke Copy Share Image
Corporations cannot commit treason, nor be outlawed, nor excommunicated, for they have no souls. — Edward Coke Copy Share
The agreement of the parties cannot make that good which the law maketh void. — Edward Coke Copy Share
It is better, saith the law, to suffer a mischief that is peculiar to one, than an inconvenience that may prejudice many. — Edward Coke Copy Share
We have a saying in the House of Commons; that old ways are the safest and surest ways. — Edward Coke Copy Share
For when the law doth give any thing to one, it giveth impliedly whatsoever is necessary for the taking and enjoying of the same. — Edward Coke Copy Share
The Common lawes of the Realme should by no means be delayed for the law is the surest sanctuary, that a man should take,… — Edward Coke Copy Share
