"It is certain, higher powers are not to be resisted; but some persons in power may be resisted. The powers are ordain…"

"It is impossible to overrate the importance of keeping the administration of justice by magistrates clear from all su…"

"It is necessary for Courts of Justice to hold a strict hand over summary proceedings before magistrates, and I never …"

"It is perfectly plain that either the Crown or any subject may intervene and inform a superior Court that an inferior…"

"Excess of jurisdiction is ground for prohibition."

"I do not see to what purpose we exercise a superintendency over all inferior jurisdictions, unless it be to inspect t…"

"It is of infinite importance to the public that the acts of magistrates should not only be substantially good, but al…"

"It is the more fit for the Supreme Court to give some certain rule in it that may regulate and guide the judgment of …"

"Commoners shall have no council. If anybody is found participating in council, let his ears be cut off, and let the l…"

"Any poor woman Unable to litigate Or defend herself Shall choose an attorney Who shall speak on her behalf.The poores…"