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Victoria C. Woodhull: This conclusion may at first thought appear fallacious; but when the expensiveness of courts, and the immense incomes of…

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This conclusion may at first thought appear fallacious; but when the expensiveness of courts, and the immense incomes of lawyers who practice at their bars, are considered, the afterthought will fully sustain the conclusion.
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Victoria C. Woodhull

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She critiques the legal system's expenses and the profits of lawyers, suggesting that these factors undermine justice.

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