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First Principles: The First and Governing Maxim In the Interpretation of A Statute Is To Discover the Meaning of Those Who Made It

Posted on June 6, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“The first and governing maxim in the interpretation of a statute is to discover the meaning of those who made it.” – James Wilson (1790)

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Self Rule Rises

Posted on March 23, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Continuing in a series on American history: Self Rule Rises by Michael Doyle From the High Middle Ages, society had a transformation As Calvin and Luther led the church’s reformation In a faithful take befitting the Bible’s explanation Making these … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Human Life From First Stirring In the Womb to Its Close Is Protected By the Common Law

Posted on May 13, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“With consistency, beautiful and undeviating, human life from its commencement to its close, is protected by the common law. In the contemplation of law, life begins when the infant is first able to stir in the womb. By the law, … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Christianity Introduced The Moral Precepts That Form the Base Of Our Republic

Posted on March 31, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The religion which has introduced civil liberty is the religion of Christ and His apostles… This is genuine Christianity and to this we owe our free constitutions of government.” “The moral principles and precepts found in the Scriptures ought to … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Sanctity of Life Begins In the Womb

Posted on July 31, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

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Tag Archives: Common Law

First Principles: The First and Governing Maxim In the Interpretation of A Statute Is To Discover the Meaning of Those Who Made It

First Principles: Human Life From First Stirring In the Womb to Its Close Is Protected By the Common Law

First Principles: Christianity Introduced The Moral Precepts That Form the Base Of Our Republic

First Principles: The Sanctity of Life Begins In the Womb

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