John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
5483 Lord Denman 1779-1854 John Bartlett
NUMBER: | 5483 |
AUTHOR: | Lord Denman (1779–1854) |
QUOTATION: | The mere repetition of the Cantilena of lawyers cannot make it law, unless it can be traced to some competent authority; and if it be irreconcilable, to some clear legal principle. |
ATTRIBUTION: | O’ Connell v. The Queen, 11 Clark and Finnelly Reports. |