Reports of Cases Decided in the Court of Appeals of the State of New York, Volume 153New York (State). Court of Appeals, George Franklin Comstock, Henry Rogers Selden, Francis Kernan, Hiram Edward Sickels Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company, 1897 |
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... courts below have held that it was , but we are unable to adopt this construction . Connaroe , as a broker or negotiator of the sale , had purchased Opinion of the Court , per BARTLETT , J. [ 1897. ] 53 JOHNSON v . SIRRET .
... courts below have held that it was , but we are unable to adopt this construction . Connaroe , as a broker or negotiator of the sale , had purchased Opinion of the Court , per BARTLETT , J. [ 1897. ] 53 JOHNSON v . SIRRET .
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... construction and have held that the plaintiff was entitled to recover . learned judge who gave the opinion at General Term very properly remarked that if the defendants ' construction of the contract was permissible then each joint ...
... construction and have held that the plaintiff was entitled to recover . learned judge who gave the opinion at General Term very properly remarked that if the defendants ' construction of the contract was permissible then each joint ...
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... construction depends upon the meaning of words or phrases that are not precise or that may be understood in a different But that is precisely what the defendants ' construction sense . Dissenting opinion , per O'BRIEN , J. [ Vol . 8 ...
... construction depends upon the meaning of words or phrases that are not precise or that may be understood in a different But that is precisely what the defendants ' construction sense . Dissenting opinion , per O'BRIEN , J. [ Vol . 8 ...
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... construction of a contract intended to secure mutual rights and mutual benefits is scarcely consistent with common honesty since it holds out to one side the tempta- tion to evade his promise or oppress the other . If it is said that ...
... construction of a contract intended to secure mutual rights and mutual benefits is scarcely consistent with common honesty since it holds out to one side the tempta- tion to evade his promise or oppress the other . If it is said that ...
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... construction should be adopted which is most beneficial to the promisee . ( Hoffman v . Etna Ins . Co. , 32 N. Y. 405 ; Robertson v . O. E. Co. , 146 N. Y. 24 ; White v . Hoyt , 73 N. Y. 510. ) The argu- ment of the learned counsel for ...
... construction should be adopted which is most beneficial to the promisee . ( Hoffman v . Etna Ins . Co. , 32 N. Y. 405 ; Robertson v . O. E. Co. , 146 N. Y. 24 ; White v . Hoyt , 73 N. Y. 510. ) The argu- ment of the learned counsel for ...
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Page 196 - To justify the State in thus interposing its authority in behalf of the public, it must appear, first, that the interests of the public generally, as distinguished from those of a particular class, require such interference; and, second, that the means are reasonably necessary for the accomplishment of the purpose, and not unduly oppressive upon individuals.
Page 481 - no suit, either at law or in equity, shall be maintainable in any court between an assignee in bankruptcy and a person claiming an adverse interest, touching any property or rights of property transferable to or vested in jjuch assignee, unless brought within two years from the time when the cause of action accrued for or against such assignee.
Page 35 - After hearing the appeal, the court must give judgment, without regard to technical errors or defects or to exceptions which do not affect the substantial rights of the parties.
Page 464 - States shall be entitled to the full and equal enjoyment of the accommodations, advantages, facilities, and privileges of inns, public conveyances on land or water, theaters, and other places of public amusement; subject only to the conditions and limitations established by law, and applicable alike to citizens of every race and color, regardless of any previous condition of servitude.
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Page 227 - When the transfer is by will or by the intestate laws of this State, from any person dying, seized or possessed of the property while a resident of the State. 2. When the transfer is by will or intestate laws of property within the State and the decedent was a non-resident of the State at the time of his death.
Page 193 - The trial by jury in all cases in which it has been heretofore used shall remain inviolate forever; but a jury trial may be waived by the parties in all civil cases in the manner to be prescribed by law.
Page 418 - ... therein, as to show an intention not to make such provision; and no other evidence to rebut the presumption of such revocation, shall be received. § 36. Will of unmarried woman. A will executed by an unmarried woman, shall be deemed revoked by her subsequent marriage.