Enjoy Quote by Edward Coke
“For when the law doth give any thing to one, it giveth impliedly whatsoever is necessary for the taking and enjoying of the same.”
About This Quote
Source Legal Treatise: Institutes of the Lawes England, 1628
If the law grants something, it also implies the necessary means to use and enjoy it.
In simple terms: Law grants rights and necessary means.
Key Takeaway
Recognize implied rights with granted privileges.
Themes
law
property
rights
Mood
formal
thoughtful
Type
legal
educational
When to use this quote
- contract drafting
- property acquisition
- legal counseling
Key Concepts
implied rights
legal interpretation
justice
entitlement
Questions to Reflect On
- What obligations accompany granted rights?
- How do courts interpret implied provisions?
A Different Perspective
Implied rights may be contested in court.
