"I never did approve, when at the Bar, and I do not approve now, when on the Bench, of the practice of not deciding a substantial question when it is fairly raised between the parties and argued, simply because it is raised by demurrer. It is a great benefit to all parties to have the question in the case speedily and cheaply determined, and the practice of demurring ought, if possible, to be encouraged."
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Fothergill v. Rowland (1873), L. R. 17 Eq. Ca. 139.
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George Jessel (jurist)
Sir George Jessel (13 February 1824 – 21 March 1883) was a British judge.
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