"The intention of the testator is the polar star by which we must be guided."

"Judicial decisions in Courts of justice are ranked by Lord Hale as one of the grounds or constituents of the common law."

"Illegality is not to be presumed; it is to be alleged and proved when it does not appear on the face of the instrumen…"

"It is between the stirrup and the ground, Brother; but you may amend by replying."

"Every Court is the guardian of its own records, and master of its own practice."

"Whatever is injurious to the interests of the public is void, on the grounds of public policy."

"Whatever restraint is larger than the necessary protection of the party, can be of no benefit to either, it can only …"

"It is to be remembered that contracts in restraint of trade are in themselves, if nothing more appears to show them r…"

"There is no reason for assuming, that the time of medical men and attornies is more valuable than that of others whos…"

"We should not be too strict in construing instruments or contracts generally drawn up on the spur of the moment."