Article I.
Bill of Rights

Section 8. Redress of Injuries or Wrongs

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Redress of Injuries or Wrongs

Every person is entitled to a certain remedy in the laws for all injuries or wrongs which he may receive to his person, property or character, and to obtain justice freely and without purchase, completely and without denial, promptly and without delay, conformable to the laws.

Redress of Injuries or Wrongs

Every person is entitled to a certain remedy in the laws for all injuries or wrongs which he may receive in his person, property or character; he ought to obtain justice freely and without purchase; completely, and without denial; promptly and without delay, conformably to the laws.

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