This second part of the operation, which, as before observed, is essentially a process of interpretation, will be resolvable into a syllogism or a series of syllogisms, the majors of which will be general propositions embracing whole classes of cases; every one of which propositions must be true in all its extent, if the argument is maintainable.
"A System Of Logic, Ratiocinative And Inductive (Vol. 1 of 2)"
John Stuart Mill
Surely, however, the proposition is not maintainable.
"Thoughts on Religion"
George John Romanes
Where there was a garnishment given touching a plea of land, a writ of deceit is also maintainable.
"Our Legal Heritage, 4th Ed."
S. A. Reilly