The Chief Justice declared that he would not issue the writ if it were apparent that the object of the accused in applying for it was "not really in his own defence, but for purposes which the court ought to discountenance.
Beveridge highlights the Chief Justice's stance on issuing writs, emphasizing the importance of the accused's genuine defense.
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