E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Nine Points of the Law.
Success in a law-suit requires (1) a good deal of money; (2) a good deal of patience; (3) a good cause; (4) a good lawyer; (5) a good counsel; (6) good witnesses; (7) a good jury; (8) a good judge; and (9) good luck.
