And if any portion of the people, no matter how large their number, if it be less than the whole, desire a government for any purposes other than those that are common to all, and desired by all, they must form a separate association for those purposes.
Spooner states that groups desiring specific purposes must form separate associations.
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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.
All other laws, it is optional with each man to obey, or not, as he may choose.
One answer is, that this power, which juries have of judging of the law, is not a power of absolute decision in all cases.
And he can rightfully be held to no greater knowledge of the law than this.