Borthwick v. The Evening Post, Ltd. (1888), 58 L. T. Rep. (N. S.) 258.
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The only case in which I can conceive a person having breakfast over night is that he is not likely to have it next morning.
— Charles Bowen, Baron Bowen
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About Charles Bowen, Baron Bowen
Charles Synge Christopher Bowen, Baron Bowen QC, PC (1 January 1835 – 10 April 1894) was an English judge.
About Charles Bowen, Baron Bowen
Charles Synge Christopher Bowen, Baron Bowen QC, PC (1 January 1835 – 10 April 1894) was an English judge.
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