“My distinction is, that in incorrect wills the Court may take liberties, but that if the words are correct they have no power to make any alteration.”

— Sir Francis Buller, 1st Baronet

Doe et dem. Dacre v. Dacre (1798), 2 Bos. & Pull. 260.

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