...for goods imported in violation of British tax laws. They were denounced by James Otis as 'the worst instrument of arbitrary power, the most destructive...law, that ever was found in an English law book,' because they placed 'the liberty of every man in the hands of every petty officer.' The historic occasion...

...exploring unexpressed beliefs, thoughts and emotions. 'That DOUGLAS, J., dissenting. 343 US places the liberty of every man in the hands of every petty officer' was said by James Otis of much lesser intrusions than these. To Lord Camden, a far slighter intrusion...

...the one hand, and villany on the other, as this writ of assistance is. " It appears to me the worst instrument of arbitrary power, the most destructive...of law, that ever was found in an English law book. I must therefore beg your honours' patience and attention to the whole range of an argument, that may...

...Boston, and presented a counter-petition. He contended that these writs were the " worst instruments of arbitrary power, the most destructive of English...liberty, and the fundamental principles of law, that ever were found in an English law book." The speech of Mr. Otis, on this occasion, was so eloquent and impressive,...

...such instruments of slavery on the one hand, and villainy on the other. It appears to me the worst instrument of arbitrary power, the most destructive...liberty and the fundamental principles of law, that was ever found in an English law book."t The duty on foreign sugar and molasses, imposed by the 6th...

...the one hand, and villany on the other, as this Writ of Assistance is. " It appears to me the worst instrument of arbitrary power, the most destructive...principles o'f law, that ever -was found in an English -law-book. I must, therefore, beg your Honors' patience and attention to the whole range of an argument,...

...on the one hand, and villany on the other, as this writ of assistance is. It appears to me the worst instrument of arbitrary power, — the most destructive...principles of law, that ever was found in an English lawbook. I must therefore beg your Honours' patience and attention to the whole range of an argument...

...on the one hand, and villany on the other, as this writ of assistance is. It appears to me the worst instrument of arbitrary power, — the most destructive of English liberty, and the fundamental C' iciples of law, that ever was found in an English lawk. I must therefore beg your Honours' patience...

...the one hand, and villany on the other, as this writ of assistance is. " It appears to me the worst instrument of arbitrary power, the most destructive...of law, that ever was found in an English law book. I must, therefore, beg your Honours' patience and attention to the whole range of an argument that...

...the one hand, and villainy on the other, as this writ of assistance is. " It appears to me the worst instrument of arbitrary power, the most destructive...of law, that ever was found in an English law book. I must, therefore, beg your honors' patience and attention to the whole range of an argument that may...