The American Law Register, Volume 24; Volume 33D.B. Canfield & Company, 1885 |
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... tort and for breach of contract . " The wrongdoer , " says Judge SUTHERLAND , ( 1 Damages 74 ) , is answerable for all the in- jurious consequences of his tortious act , which according to the usual course of events and the general ...
... tort and for breach of contract . " The wrongdoer , " says Judge SUTHERLAND , ( 1 Damages 74 ) , is answerable for all the in- jurious consequences of his tortious act , which according to the usual course of events and the general ...
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... tort rather than as a mere breach of an implied contract to buy certain stocks and hold them for the benefit of the cus- tomer so long as the latter should desire , and keep his " margins " good . Another case giving what appears to be ...
... tort rather than as a mere breach of an implied contract to buy certain stocks and hold them for the benefit of the cus- tomer so long as the latter should desire , and keep his " margins " good . Another case giving what appears to be ...
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... tort . The rule laid down in Baker v . Drake appears to be reasonable and right . Should it not be applied in cases like those cited in Illinois where it is sought to recover the margins deposited ? Its application to such cases would ...
... tort . The rule laid down in Baker v . Drake appears to be reasonable and right . Should it not be applied in cases like those cited in Illinois where it is sought to recover the margins deposited ? Its application to such cases would ...
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... Torts , sect . 475 ; Greenway v . Fisher , 1 Car . & P. 190 ; Stephens v . Elwall , 4 M. & S. 259 ; Perkins v . Smith , 1 Wils . 328 ; Gage v . Whittier , 17 N. H. 312. The mere fact that he refuses , for the benefit of his principal ...
... Torts , sect . 475 ; Greenway v . Fisher , 1 Car . & P. 190 ; Stephens v . Elwall , 4 M. & S. 259 ; Perkins v . Smith , 1 Wils . 328 ; Gage v . Whittier , 17 N. H. 312. The mere fact that he refuses , for the benefit of his principal ...
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... Torts 394 . By a recent authority it has been said : " At common law , a conversion is that tort which is committed by a person who deals with chattels not belonging to him , in a manner which is inconsistent with the rights of the ...
... Torts 394 . By a recent authority it has been said : " At common law , a conversion is that tort which is committed by a person who deals with chattels not belonging to him , in a manner which is inconsistent with the rights of the ...
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Page 53 - that the laws of the several States, except where the Constitution, treaties or statutes of the United States shall otherwise require or provide, shall be regarded as rules of decision in trials at common law in the courts of the United States, in cases where they apply.
Page 640 - By marriage, the husband and wife are one person in law, that is, the very being or legal existence of the woman is suspended during the marriage, or at least is incorporated and consolidated into that of the husband ; under whose wing, protection, and cover, she performs everything ; and is therefore called in our law French a.
Page 717 - The court may determine any controversy between parties before it, when it can be done without prejudice to the rights of others, or by saving their rights ; but when a complete determination of the controversy cannot be had without the presence of other parties, the court must order them to be brought in.
Page 319 - It is agreed between the sender of the following message and this company that said company shall not be liable for mistakes or delays in the transmission or delivery or non-delivery of any unrepeated message, whether happening by negligence of its servants or otherwise, beyond the amount received for sending the same...
Page 55 - In all other respects, the laws of the State in which the court is held shall be the rules of decision as to the competency of witnesses in the courts 100] of the United States in trials at common law and in equity and admiralty.
Page 294 - Generally in all matters not herein-before particularly mentioned, in which there is any conflict or variance between the Rules of Equity and the Rules of the Common Law with reference to the same matter, the rules of Equity shall prevail.
Page 451 - When personal injury is caused to an employee who is himself in the exercise of due care and diligence at the time: 1. By reason of any defect in the condition of the ways, works, machinery, or plant, connected with or used in the business of the employer...
Page 757 - But in all cases there must be a reasonable ground, founded upon the relations of the parties to each other, either pecuniary or of blood or affinity, to expect some benefit or advantage from the continuance of the life of the assured.
Page 641 - any married woman may carry on any trade or business, and perform any labor or services, on her sole and separate account, and the earnings of any married woman from her trade, business, labor, or services shall be her sole and separate property, and may be used and invested by her in her own name.
Page 335 - A company or association may be organized to transact the business of life or accident insurance on the assessment plan, for the purpose of mutual protection and relief of its members, and for the payment of stipulated sums of money to the families or heirs of the deceased members of such company or association, and may receive money either by voluntary dona- Powers.