Legislation, instead of removing, only increases them; This it does by innovating upon natural truths and principles, and introducing jargon and contradiction, in the place of order, analogy, consistency, and uniformity.
He critiques legislation for complicating rather than clarifying natural truths and principles.
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That the legislation of the king was of no authority over a jury, is further proved by the oath taken by the kings at their coronation.
Any restriction upon the exercise of this right is a restriction upon his rightful power of providing for, and accomplishing, his own well-being.
What else than ignorance of the law is it that excuses persons under the years of discretion, and men of imbecile minds?
Why should they not have such an administration of justice as they desire, and can understand?