Edward Coke

Case of Sutton's Hospital - corporation can act through agents, establishing principle of corporate representation

Case of the Postnati (Calvin's Case) - Coke defines allegiance and nationality, foundation of birthright citizenship

Bonham's Case - Coke suggests common law can void acts of Parliament, early judicial review concept

Case of Monopolies - void restraints of trade at common law, foundation of antitrust principles

Coke dismissed as Chief Justice for opposing royal prerogative - conflict over law versus sovereign will

Petition of Right - Parliamentary declaration against forced loans and arbitrary imprisonment, constitutional milestone