The American Reports: Containing All Decisions of General Interest Decided in the Courts of Last Resort of the Several States with Notes and References, Volume 28Bancroft-Whitney, 1879 |
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... this series under these circum- stances . The last editorial work of Mr. THOMPSON was the seleo- tion and preparation of the Maine cases in the present volume . IRVING BROWNE SCHEDULE OF STATE REPORTS FROM WHICH CASES HAVE BEEN SELECTED.
... this series under these circum- stances . The last editorial work of Mr. THOMPSON was the seleo- tion and preparation of the Maine cases in the present volume . IRVING BROWNE SCHEDULE OF STATE REPORTS FROM WHICH CASES HAVE BEEN SELECTED.
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... tion repugnant and void . * * Thus , where the testator , after making sundry bequests , proceeds as follows : “ And as to the residue of my estate after payment of my just debts , I give and bequeath the same to my beloved wife . And ...
... tion repugnant and void . * * Thus , where the testator , after making sundry bequests , proceeds as follows : “ And as to the residue of my estate after payment of my just debts , I give and bequeath the same to my beloved wife . And ...
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... tion , and thereby create a debt binding upon the bank . We think not . It is familiar law that a corporation possesses such powers , and such only , as the law of its creation confers upon it . The rule is stated with great uniformity ...
... tion , and thereby create a debt binding upon the bank . We think not . It is familiar law that a corporation possesses such powers , and such only , as the law of its creation confers upon it . The rule is stated with great uniformity ...
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... tion , L. R. , 3 Ch . 105 ; Re Asiatic Banking Corporation , Royal Bank of India's Case , L. R. , 4 Ch . 252 , 257 . Angell ( Corp. , § 158 ) lays down the rule as follows : " There are large classes of corpora- tions which may and do ...
... tion , L. R. , 3 Ch . 105 ; Re Asiatic Banking Corporation , Royal Bank of India's Case , L. R. , 4 Ch . 252 , 257 . Angell ( Corp. , § 158 ) lays down the rule as follows : " There are large classes of corpora- tions which may and do ...
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... tion . Priest v . Nichols , 116 Mass . 401 . HARDY V. TILTON . ( 68 Me . 195. ) Levy on money in hands of sheriff . Money collected by an officer on legal process , while it remains in his hands , is to be regarded as in custodia legis ...
... tion . Priest v . Nichols , 116 Mass . 401 . HARDY V. TILTON . ( 68 Me . 195. ) Levy on money in hands of sheriff . Money collected by an officer on legal process , while it remains in his hands , is to be regarded as in custodia legis ...
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Page 225 - We think that the true rule of law is that the person who, for his own purposes, brings on his land and collects and keeps there anything likely to do mischief if it escapes, must keep it in at his peril ; and if he does not do so, is prima facie answerable for all the damage which is the natural consequence of its escape.
Page 455 - The taking, receiving, reserving, or charging a rate of interest greater than is allowed by the preceding section, when knowingly done, shall be deemed a forfeiture of the entire interest which the note, bill, or other evidence of debt carries with it, or which has been agreed to be paid thereon.
Page 134 - And the said records and judicial proceedings, so authenticated, shall have such faith and credit given to them in every court within the United States as they have by law or usage in the courts of the state from which they are taken.* 906.
Page 463 - ... of all suits for penalties and forfeitures incurred, under the laws of the United States.
Page 798 - All must perceive that a tax on the sale of an article, imported only for sale, is a tax on the article itself.
Page 103 - It is a truism of the law that an act which does not amount to a legal injury cannot be actionable because it is done with a bad intent; that what one has a right to do another cannot complain of.
Page 813 - The navigable waters leading into the Mississippi and St Lawrence, and the carrying places between the same, shall be common highways and forever free, as well to the inhabitants of the said Territory as to the citizens of the United States and those of any other States that may be admitted into the Confederacy, without any tax, impost, or duty therefor.
Page 529 - And any married woman may bring and maintain an action in her own name, for damages against any person or body corporate, for any injury to her person or character, the same as if she were sole...
Page 725 - ... from sale on execution or other final process of any court, issued for the collection of any debt contracted after the adoption of this Constitution.
Page 456 - All offenses committed, and all penalties or forfeitures incurred under any statute embraced in said revision prior to said repeal, may be prosecuted and punished in the same manner and with the same effect, as if said repeal had not been made.