The intention of the testator is the polar star by which we must be…

All arguments on the hardship of a case, either on one side or the other, must be rejected, when we are pronouncing what the law is; for such arguments are only quicksands in the law, and, if indulged, will soon swallow up every principle …

It seems to me that the argument of the defendant's counsel blows hot and cold at the same time.

Expressions used in particular cases are to be understood with relation to the subject-matter then before the Court.

A casus omissus can in no case be supplied by a Court of law, for that would be to make laws.

Wherever a man neglects to take advantage of any defence which he has at the time, he waives it.

The Court is at liberty to transpose and mould clauses and words in a will so as to make the whole take effect.