77d. Every one may renounce or relinquish a right introduced for his own benefit. 2 Inst. 183; Wing. Max. p. 483, max. 123; 4 Bl. Comm. 317; The People v. Van Rensselaer, 9 N.Y. 291, 333.77i. He who has the legal right to do the greater or more important act shall not be debarred from the lesser act. 4 Coke, 23; Dig. 50, 17, 21; Broom, Max. 176; Co. Litt. 355b; 2 Inst. 307; Noy, Max.26.77l. No one is bound to expose himself to misfortune and dangers. Co. Litt. 253.77r. He who has the right to elect to do a thing has also the right to refuse it. C.L.M.77t. A fact does not necessarily constitute a right. Branch, Max. 15.
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