The difficulty which I feel as a Judge, and always felt at … - Arthur Kekewich

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The difficulty which I feel as a Judge, and always felt at the Bar, is this: a defendant is entitled to put his back against the wall and to fight from every available point of advantage.

Arthur Kekewich

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Sir Arthur Kekewich (26 July 1832 – 22 November 1907) was a British High Court judge.

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Alternative Names: Sir Arthur Kekewich • Rt. Hon. Sir Arthur Kekewich

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