Chapter 4, Footnote #02
When justice will be denied
In fact, where the demand does not exceed ten pounds, this species of justice is denied; and that openly and without shame: ask a man of equity for what reason? his answer is, ``de minimis non curat lex'', the subsistence of a family for half a year is not worth caring about. [Translation of the Latin: the law does not concern itself with trifles.]