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It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps justice alive.

Earl Warren

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Earl Warren
Age: 83 †
Born: 1891
Born: March 19
Died: 1974
Died: July 9
Former Chief Justice Of The United States
Judge
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LA
California
Form
Fairness
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Justice
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