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... stories , during the intervening years , of extraordinary and ludicrous verdicts ,
rivalling in their absurdity the law laid down by the Coroner . In spite of all this ,
the Coroner is appointed , his Court is constituted , and proceedings before him ...
... stories , during the intervening years , of extraordinary and ludicrous verdicts ,
rivalling in their absurdity the law laid down by the Coroner . In spite of all this ,
the Coroner is appointed , his Court is constituted , and proceedings before him ...
Page 7
set , I think it will almost be conceded that the mode in which Coroners are
appointed is radically bad . The office is essentially a judicial one . The Coroner
has often to lay down the law on questions of considerable delicacy and difficulty
— he ...
set , I think it will almost be conceded that the mode in which Coroners are
appointed is radically bad . The office is essentially a judicial one . The Coroner
has often to lay down the law on questions of considerable delicacy and difficulty
— he ...
Page 8
... blunders thus made are for the most part irreparable . As a rule , no
subsequent examination can afford the information which at first was patent to
skilful eyes and a trained intellect . Even if the Coroner ON THE AMENDMENT
OF THE LAW .
... blunders thus made are for the most part irreparable . As a rule , no
subsequent examination can afford the information which at first was patent to
skilful eyes and a trained intellect . Even if the Coroner ON THE AMENDMENT
OF THE LAW .
Page 9
Even if the Coroner possessed the highest medical skill and scientific attainments
, he could not supplement the lack of observation , or check the blunders arising
from an inaccurate or ignorant exposition of the sup . posed facts .
Even if the Coroner possessed the highest medical skill and scientific attainments
, he could not supplement the lack of observation , or check the blunders arising
from an inaccurate or ignorant exposition of the sup . posed facts .
Page 10
It has not been amongst the least of the scandals which lately have brought
discredit upon the office of Coroner , that inquests have been held , causing
serious pain and annoyance to the relations of the deceased , where no
circumstances ...
It has not been amongst the least of the scandals which lately have brought
discredit upon the office of Coroner , that inquests have been held , causing
serious pain and annoyance to the relations of the deceased , where no
circumstances ...
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