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In some noted recent cases this over-regard for technicalities has resulted in a striking denial of justice, and flagrant wrong to the body politic.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt points out that an overemphasis on technicalities has led to notable denials of justice in recent cases.

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