As a general rule, I beg that it may be understood, that a case is not to be cut into parts, but that when it is known what the question in issue is, it must be met at once. (Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough)

As a general rule, I beg that it may be understood, that a case is not to be cut into parts, but that when it is known what the question in issue is, it must be met at once.

Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough

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