The words of a statute must not be departed from. 5 Coke 119; Wing.Max. 25. A court is not at liberty to disregard the letter of a statute, in favor of a supposed intention. 1 Steph.Comm. 71; Broom, Max. 268.
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The words of a statute must not be departed from. 5 Coke 119; Wing.Max. 25. A court is not at liberty to disregard the letter of a statute, in favor of a supposed intention. 1 Steph.Comm. 71; Broom, Max. 268.