“It is a fiction, a shade, a nonentity, but a reality for legal purposes. A corporation aggregate is only in abstractoit is invisible, immortal, and rests only in intendment and consideration of the law.”
Quote by Edward Coke
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Edward Coke
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. more
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Source: The selected writings and speeches of Sir Edward Coke
“Six hours in sleep, in law's grave study six,Four spend in prayer, the rest on Nature fix.”
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“Don't quote the distinction, for the honour of my lord Coke.”
“None shall take advantage of his own wrong.”
Source: The Reports of Sir Edward Coke, Knt. [1572-1617]: In English, in Thirteen Parts Complete; with References to All the Ancient and Modern Books of the Law