Jay v. Budd (1897) 66 L. J. Rep. (N. S.) 864.
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I should regret to place a narrowing construction upon rules intended to remove expense and delay.
— Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury
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About Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury
Hardinge Stanley Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury, PC, KC (3 September 1823 – 11 December 1921) was a leading barrister, politician and government minister. He served thrice as Lord Chancellor of Great Britain.
About Hardinge Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury
Hardinge Stanley Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury, PC, KC (3 September 1823 – 11 December 1921) was a leading barrister, politician and government minister. He served thrice as Lord Chancellor of Great Britain.
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