A word must become a friend or you will not understand it. Perhaps you do well to be cool and detached when you are seeking information, but I remind you of the wife who complained, 'When I ask John if… — 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
