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Definition of Gorris V. Scott ((1874), L. R. 9 Ex. 175). A statute passed for a specific purpose cannot be deemed to impose an additional liability in other respects.Sheep were lost at sea by being washed overboard, owing to neglect of statutory requirements as to the provision of pens for […]

Definition of Governor, Colonial The representative of the Crown charged with the administration of the government of a colony or dominion.A Governor’s authority is expressly limited to the terms of his commission. He ran be sued in his own Courts or the High Courts for acts committed while in […]