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Law of the Land, and ought to have justice and right, freely
without sale, fully without any denial, and speedily without delay,
according to the Law of the Land.
Wright v. Wright's Lessee, 2 Md. 452.

ART. 20. That the trial of facts, where they arise, is one of the
greatest securities of the lives, liberties and estate of the People.

ART. 21. That in all criminal prosecutions every man hath a
right to be informed of the accusation against him; to have a
copy of the Indictment, or charge, in due time (if required) to pre-
pare for his defense; to be allowed counsel; to be confronted
with the witnesses against him; to have process for his witnesses;
to examine the witnesses for and against him on oath; and to a
speedy trial by an impartial jury, without whose unanimous con-
sent he ought not to be found guilty,

Ford v. State, 12 Md. 514. Davis v. State, 39 Md. 355. State v. Glenn, 54
Md. 672. Johns v. State, 55 Md. 350.

ART. 22. That no man ought to be compelled to give evidence
against himself in a criminal case.

Day v. State, 7 Gill, 321. Broadbent v. State, 7 Md. 416.

ART. 23. That no man ought to be taken or imprisoned or dis-
seized of his freehold, liberties or privileges, or outlawed, or
exiled, or, in any manner, destroyed, or deprived of his life, lib-
erty or property, but by the judgment of his peers, or by the Law
of the Land.

Wright v. Wright's Lessee, 2 Md. 429. Davis v. Helbig, 27 Md. 462. Roth.
v. House of Refuge, 31 Md. 329. Grove v Todd, 41 Md 633

ART. 24. That Slavery shall not be re-established in this State;
but having been abolished under the policy and authority of the
United States, compensation, in consideration thereof, is due from
the United States.

ART. 25. That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor ex-
cessive fines imposed, nor cruel or unusual punishment inflicted,
by the Courts of Law.

ART. 26. That all warrants, without oath or affirmation, to
search suspected places, or to seize any person or property, are

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