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What case did Edward Coke take part in as a barrister?

  • Jones's Case

  • Smith's Case

  • Slade's Case

  • Turner's Case

Answer

In Slade's Case, Edward Coke, as a barrister, successfully argued against the validity of monopolies granted by the Crown. The case played a crucial role in establishing the principle that the common law takes precedence over royal prerogatives, reinforcing the idea that all individuals, including the monarch, are subject to the law.
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