As a general rule, I beg that it may be understood, that a case is not to be cut into parts, but that when it is known what the question in issue is,… - Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough

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As a general rule, I beg that it may be understood, that a case is not to be cut into parts, but that when it is known what the question in issue is, it must be met at once.