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This case, besides constituting an epoch in the history of Liberty, is memorable for the argument of that learned lawyer, Francis Hargrave, undoubtedly a masterpiece of the English bar.
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Sumner highlights the significance of a legal case that marked a pivotal moment in the history of liberty.
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