46.

The law rejoices in equity, perfection and truth.

47.

The disposition of real property, is governed by the law of the place where it is situated.

48.

Human laws have a tendency to multiply to infinity.

49.

The law regards fact, and not opinion.

50.

No man shall set up his own infamy as a defence.

51.

Every oath ought to be grounded on certain knowledge.

52.

A jury ought never to be fatigued.

53.

All things are presumed to be legally done, till the contrary be proved.

54.

Every excess is prohibited in law:

55.

When there is a doubt, do nothing; specially in cases of life.

56.

No one can be a witness in his own

case.

57.

When damages are given, the losing party pays the costs.

58.

Custom is a part of law, and is its own authority, being founded in the will of the people.

59.

No man can convey, grant, or delegate, more than he possesses.

60.

Every man is responsible for his own acts, and for the acts of his agents, within the scope of their authority,

61.

Things of a higher nature, determine things of a lower.

62.

A criminal action, dies with the criminal.

63.

Whatsoever necessity compels, that it also justifies.

64.

The law favors things of necessity.

65.

The public is greater than the private necessity.

66.

Privilege does not avail against the commonwealth.

67.

The law favors things for the good of the commonwealth.

68.

The law favors things in its own custody.

69.

The law favors works of charity, right and truth, and ahhors fraud, covin, uncertainties, contrarieties, delays, and unnecessary circumstances.

70.

When many join in one act, the law saith it is the act of him who could best do it.

71.

The law regards the intent of the parties.

72.

Whoever would have equity, must do equity.

73.

Equity prevents multiplicity of suits.

74.

Equity suffers no advantage to be taken of forfeitures, when compensation can be made.

75.

Equity regards the substance of the

act.

76.

Equity enforces execution of agree

ments.

77.

Equity executes the intent of the parties, rectifies mistakes, supplies defects, prevents mischief, and relieves against accidents.

78.

Equity undoes what is done, if wrong; and does what is left undone, if right.

79.

Where equity is equal, the law must prevail.

80.

Law is the constitutional will of the

people.

> 81.

Law is made for man, and not man

for law.

82.

A man's house is his legal asylum.