James Otis Quotes on Law

3 quotes

  1. An act against the Constitution is void; an act against natural equity is void.

  2. ALL PRECEDENTS ARE UNDER THE CONTROUL OF THE PRINCIPLES OF THE LAW... No Acts of Parliament can establish such a writ [writ of assistance enabling British search of homes for no reason]: : it would be void, 'AN ACT AGAINST THE CONSTITUTION IS VOID.' Vid. Viner. But : special writs may be granted on oath and probable suspicion.

  3. Dew depends not on Parliament.

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