They cannot commit treason, nor be outlawed, nor excommunicate, for they have no souls.

Edward Coke

On corporations.

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Topic

Corporations Legal theory Law

Author

Edward Coke

Source

The Case of Sutton's Hospital

Language

English

Time

1658 1650s 17th century

Occupation

Judge Politician Lawyer

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Coke, Edward. Case of Sutton's Hospital, 10 Rep 32; 77 Eng Rep 960, 973, KB 1612.

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Laws are silent in time of war.

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Topic
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Speaker
Cicero
Source
Pro Milone
Medium
Speech
Genre
Political speech
Language
Latin
Time
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Era
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Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

Cicero, Marcus Tullius. Pro Milone [In Defense of Milo]. c. 52 BC, sect. 11.

Current Citation

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