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Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales

Edward Coke was a leading legal thinker and the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales in the 17th century. He played a crucial role in the history of English law, particularly in the development of common law. Coke is renowned for his profound understanding of the law and extensive legal reforms.

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Famous Edward Coke Quotes

“Let us now peruse our ancient authors, for out of the old fields must come the new corn.”

Justice Fields Ancient Corn

Author:Edward Coke

“Force ought to follow justice and not to precede.”

Force Justice Ought

Author:Edward Coke

“It is the worst oppression, that is done by colour of justice”

Done Justice Worst Oppression Colour

Book:The Second Part of the Institutes of the Laws of England Containing the Exposition of Many Ancient and Other Statutes

Source: The Second Part of the Institutes of the Laws of England Containing the Exposition of Many Ancient and Other Statutes