Not the King's Bench.(United States Supreme Court being the highest court of original jurisdiction but having no power to issue prerogative writs)

From: Constitutional Commentary | Date: June 22, 2003| Author: Hartnett, Edward A. | Copyright information

Speaking at a public birthday party for an icon, even if the honoree is one or two hundred years old, can be a surprisingly tricky business. Short of turning the party into a roast, it seems rude to criticize the birthday boy too harshly. On the other hand, it is at least as important to avoid unwarranted and exaggerated praise. (1) The difficult task, then, is to try to say something remotely new or interesting while navigating that strait.

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