Famous William Henry Ashurst (judge) Quotes
“General laws cannot give way to particular cases.”
King v. The College of Physicians (1797), 7 T. R. 290.
“No admission of the party... can make that legal which is in its nature illegal.”
Atherfold v. Beard (1788), 1 T. R. 615.
Russell v. The Mayor of Devon (1788), 1 T. R. 673.
William Henry Ashurst (judge) Quotes
“There is no magic in parchment or in wax.”
Master v. Miller (1763), 4 T. R. 320.
“It is a strong presumption that that which never has been done cannot by law be done at all.”
Russell v. The Mayor of Devon (1788), 1 T. R. 673.
“This Court will always know to temper mercy with justice where there is room for it.”
Holt's Case (1793), 22 How. St. Tr. 1237.
“Paper currency, guarded by proper regulations and restrictions, is the life of commerce.”
Jordaine v. Lashbrooke (1798), 7 T. R. 605.
“It is every man's own fault if he does not take such advice as will be sure to lead him right.”
Goodtitle v. Otway (1797), 7 T. R. 420.
“Every rule may be waived by the person for whose benefit it is introduced.”
Bickerdike v. Bollman (1787), 1 T. R. 405.
