Joseph Yates (judge) quotes

Old rights must remain: it would be very unreasonable if it should be otherwise. (Joseph Yates (judge))
It is proper to inquire into the practice and precedents; and to see whether they have been uniform and concomitant. View quote
Joseph Yates (judge)
Great attention and respect is undoubtedly due to the decisions of a Lord Chancellor: but they are not conclusive upon a Court of common law. View quote
Joseph Yates (judge)
Nothing but what has visible substance, is capable of actual possession. View quote
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Improvement in learning was no part of the thoughts or attention of our ancestors. View quote
Joseph Yates (judge)
I wish as sincerely as any man, that learned men may have all the encouragements, and all the advantages that are consistent with the general right and good of mankind. View quote
Joseph Yates (judge)