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They cannot commit treason, nor be outlawed, nor excommunicate, for they have no souls.

Edward Coke

1658

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On corporations.

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Corporations Legal theory Law

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1658

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Edward Coke

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Coke, Edward. Case of Sutton's Hospital, 10 Rep 32; 77 Eng Rep 960, 973, KB 1612.

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