In the first place, it is not improper to observe, that the law of cases of necessity is not likely to be well furnished with precise rules; necessit… - William Scott, 1st Baron Stowell

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In the first place, it is not improper to observe, that the law of cases of necessity is not likely to be well furnished with precise rules; necessity creates the law, it supersedes rules; and whatever is reasonable and just in such cases, is likewise legal; it is not to be considered as matter of surprise, therefore, if much instituted rule is not to be found on such subjects.