Collins v. . Collins

I cannot yield my assent to the opinion of a majority of the Court in this case.

I think we are disregarding the obvious meaning of the Legislature through a ceremonious respect to the words they have used.

In the exposition of all instruments the intention of the makers is the only guide. And as regards statutes, it is a very ancient rule to consider the old law, the mischief, and the remedy. And Lord Coke has ventured to assert that it is the office of judges always to make such construction as shall repress the mischief and advance the remedy, according to the true intent of the makers.…