King v. Brett (1806), 5 Esp. 261.
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In a criminal case I can presume nothing.
— Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough
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About Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough
Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough, PC, KC (16 November 1750 – 13 December 1818) was an English judge. After serving as a Member of Parliament and Attorney General, he became Lord Chief Justice.
About Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough
Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough, PC, KC (16 November 1750 – 13 December 1818) was an English judge. After serving as a Member of Parliament and Attorney General, he became Lord Chief Justice.
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