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Edward Macnaghten, Baron Macnaghten, Bart., GCB, GCMG (3 February 1830 – 17 February 1913) was an Anglo-Irish rower, barrister, Conservative-Unionist politician and one of seven Lords of Appeal in Ordinary.

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  • It is not the function of a Court of justice to enforce or give effect to moral obligations which do not carry with them legal or equitable rights.
    • Blackburn, Low & Co. v. Vigors (1887), L. R. 12 Ap. Ca. 543.
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