Giles Rooke quotes

Legal coercion is a course which the law allows. (Giles Rooke)
In this case the plaintiff does not come into Court with clean hands; he alleges his own turpitude, and is indictable for his fraud. View quote
Giles Rooke
The best way in which a jury can execute their duty is to give their verdict according to the evidence before them. View quote
Giles Rooke
I am bound by my oath to abide by the law, and I cannot suffer anybody to derogate from it. View quote
Giles Rooke
The Crown used to call a Parliament annually, but there was not an annual election. These words, annuo parliamento, relate to the time of their meeting, and not their election. View quote
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Whatever doubts I had, I submit to the authority of the other Judges. View quote
Giles Rooke
If it were a doubtful point how the statute should be construed, I must consider myself as bound by the construction it has already received in two Courts in Westminster Hall. View quote
Giles Rooke