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Memoria Non Existet

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A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

From time of which memory to the contrary does not exist. A verbis legis non est recedandum., From the words of the liw there must be no departure. 5 Coke, 119; Wing. Max. 25. A court is not at liberty to disregard the express letter ofa stalute, in favor of a supposed intention. 1 Steph. Comm. 71; Broom, Max, 268.;