Political Quotes

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They are clear, compact, yet comprehensive, intuitive, logical, complete, and conclusive, and are respected by the bar and courts in this and other states as judicial dicta of the highest authority.
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John Sherman
Ohio

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John Sherman describes the clarity and authority of his judicial opinions, which are respected across states.

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