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'The fundamental aim of Legal Ethics is to maintain the honour and dignity of the Law Profession, to…

The statement on the fundamental aim of legal ethics is attributed to "Chief Justice Marshall", emphasising the honour and dignity of the legal profession and the lawyer's…

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'The fundamental aim of Legal Ethics is to maintain the honour and dignity of the Law Profession, to secure a spirit of friendly cooperation between the Bench and the Bar in the promotion of highest standards of justice, to establish honourable and fair dealings of the counsel with his client opponent and witnesses; to establish a spirit of brotherhood in the Bar itself; and to secure that lawyers discharge their responsibilities to the community generally.' Whose statement is this?

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The statement on the fundamental aim of legal ethics is attributed to "Chief Justice Marshall", emphasising the honour and dignity of the legal profession and the lawyer's duties to the court, client, opponent and community.

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