magistrate

who owns a factory does not interpret the Factory Act, in Lord Campbell's phrase, but repeals it.

Recast in definition form from: “… verdict that these gentlemen gave was revealed by Lord Campbell …”

must regard himself as representing the person of the state, bound to keep its dignity, enforce its laws and bear in mind what is committed to his good faith.

Recast in definition form from: “It is, then, the special function of the magistrate to regard himself as representing the person of the state, and bound to maintain its dignity and honor, to enforce the laws, to define conflicting rights, and to bear in mind whatever is committed to his good faith.”

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