Arthur Kekewich: Quotes about the decision

Arthur Kekewich was British judge. Explore interesting quotes on decision.

Arthur Kekewich: 38 quotes0 likes

“Decisions in the American Courts are entitled to great respect, but are not binding here; and there are many circumstances affecting questions arising between the laws of different States which may or may not be applicable to questions arising here.”

Arthur Kekewich

In re De Nicols. De Nicols v. Curlieb (1898), L. R. 1 C. D. [1898], p. 410.

“A decision of the House of Lords requires no sanction.”

Arthur Kekewich

In re Weall Andrews v. Weall (1889), L. R. 42 Ch. D. 679.

“I must look at the decision with reference to all the circumstances which led to it.”

Arthur Kekewich

In re England (1895), L. R. 2 C. D. [1895], p. 109.

“I am always afraid of quoting my own decisions; I do not think it is the right thing for a judge to do, but I often do refer to them when I can thereby avoid repeating in different words what I have said before.”

Arthur Kekewich

Bolton Partners v. Lambert (1889), L. R. 41 C. D. 300.

“I think that the proper and safe course is to follow a decision of a Court of co-ordinate jurisdiction, unless some cogent reason is given to the contrary.”

Arthur Kekewich

Evans v. Manchester, &c. Rail. Co. (1887), L. J. (N. S.) 57 C. D. 157.