It is not the function of a Court of justice to enforce or give effect to moral obligations which do not carry with them legal or equitable rights. (Edward Macnaghten, Baron Macnaghten)

It is not the function of a Court of justice to enforce or give effect to moral obligations which do not carry with them legal or equitable rights.

Edward Macnaghten, Baron Macnaghten

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