According to William Roper's account, More was pleading that the Statute of Supremacy was contrary to the Magna Carta, to Church laws and to the laws of England, attempting to void the entire indictment against him.
Menurut laporan William Roper, More mengajukan pembelaan bahwa Undang-Undang Supremasi bertentangan dengan Magna Carta, hukum Gereja, dan hukum Inggris, dalam upayanya membatalkan seluruh dakwaan terhadapnya.