I am extremely unwilling that we should take upon ourselves to exercise a jurisdiction which the law does not vest in us. (Charles Abbott, 1st Baron Tenterden)

I am extremely unwilling that we should take upon ourselves to exercise a jurisdiction which the law does not vest in us.

Charles Abbott, 1st Baron Tenterden

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