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The moment he attempts to sue, the money may be paid into the Company's treasury; it is then lawfully taken, and the party is non-suited.
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Edmund Burke
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Burke highlights the legal complexities that prevent individuals from seeking justice when money is funneled into the Company's treasury.
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