It is proper to inquire into the practice and precedents; a… - Joseph Yates

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It is proper to inquire into the practice and precedents; and to see whether they have been uniform and concomitant.

Joseph Yates

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Sir Joseph Yates (1722 – June 7, 1770) of Peel Hall, Little Hulton, Lancashire was an eminent English judge.

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It is proper to inquire into the practice and precedents; and to see whether they have been uniform and concomitant. - Joseph Yates

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