Appeals Quote by William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield
“The expenses of the paperwork and court fees involved in pursuing the appeal through the courts were not too high. In fact, as I recall, removing prayer from U.S. public schools cost less than $20,000... no Christian organization filed a brief in support of our opponents.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Court of Appeals, 19th century
Legal costs for appeals can be modest compared to broader societal issues like school prayer.
In simple terms: Appeals aren't always expensive.
Key Takeaway
Consider cost‑benefit of legal action.
Themes
law
public policy
religion
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
informative
historical
When to use this quote
- court appeals
- education policy
- budget planning
Key Concepts
constitutional law
separation of church and state
Questions to Reflect On
- How do financial constraints affect justice?
A Different Perspective
Does low cost guarantee fairness?
