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In the meane time know this, that the learning of warranties is one of the most curious and cunning learnings of the law, and of great use and consequence.

Edward Coke

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Edward Coke
Died: 1633
Died: September 3
Barrister
Judge
Lord Chief Justice Of England And Wales
Politician
Mileham
Norfolk
Sir Edward Coke
Law
Use
Great
Time
Warranty
Cunning
Curious
Consequence
Learning

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