William Henry Ashurst (judge)

William Henry Ashurst (1725–1807) was an English judge.

Quotes

 * There is no magic in parchment or in wax.
 * Master v. Miller (1763), 4 T. R. 320.


 * Every rule may be waived by the person for whose benefit it is introduced.
 * Bickerdike v. Bollman (1787), 1 T. R. 405.


 * No man ought to be so absurd as to make a purchase without looking at the title deeds; if he is, he must take the consequence of his own negligence.
 * Goodtitle v. Morgan (1787), 1 T. R. 762.


 * No admission of the party . . . can make that legal which is in its nature illegal.
 * Atherfold v. Beard (1788), 1 T. R. 615.


 * It is a strong presumption that that which never has been done cannot by law be done at all.
 * Russell v. The Mayor of Devon (1788), 1 T. R. 673.


 * Better that an individual should suffer an injury than that the public should suffer an inconvenience.
 * Russell v. The Mayor of Devon (1788), 1 T. R. 673.


 * Though the mere opinion of an Attorney- or Solicitor-General ought not to be cited, yet coupled with the fact, it may have some weight as showing the general sense of professional men.
 * King v. Pasmore (1789), 3 T. R. 243.


 * When the Court see reason to suspect that justice has not been done to any particular defendant, they will in their discretion direct a further enquiry into the merits of the cause.
 * The King v. Holt (1793), 5 T. R. 444.


 * This Court will always know to temper mercy with justice where there is room for it.
 * Holt's Case (1793), 22 How. St. Tr. 1237.


 * General laws cannot give way to particular cases.
 * King v. The College of Physicians (1797), 7 T. R. 290.


 * It is every man's own fault if he does not take such advice as will be sure to lead him right.
 * Goodtitle v. Otway (1797), 7 T. R. 420.


 * Paper currency, guarded by proper regulations and restrictions, is the life of commerce.
 * Jordaine v. Lashbrooke (1798), 7 T. R. 605.