Whatever at common law might be amended in civil cases, was at common law amendable in criminal, and so it is at this day. - John Holt

I do not pretend to dispense equity at large, but only by the consent of the parties, upon a rule of Court.

It would look very strange, when the Commons of England are so fond of their right of sending representatives to Parliament, that it should be in the power of a sheriff, or other officer, to deprive them of that right, and yet that they should have no remedy; it is a thing to be admired at by all mankind.

If public officers will infringe men's rights, they ought to pay greater damages than other men, to deter and hinder other officers from the like offences.