Reports of Cases in Law and Equity, Argued and Determined in the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia, in the Year ..., Volume 58Edward O. Jenkins, 1878 |
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... evidence that the persons who actually served were not the individuals designated by the commissioners as quali- fied . 2. Arraignment need not be repeated after mistrial , in order to try again on the same issue . 3. The judge , when ...
... evidence that the persons who actually served were not the individuals designated by the commissioners as quali- fied . 2. Arraignment need not be repeated after mistrial , in order to try again on the same issue . 3. The judge , when ...
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... evidence . 3. Because the verdict was contrary to law and evidence . 4. Because , after the indictment was read to the jury , coun- sel for prisoner , having called the attention of the court to the following facts , that there had ...
... evidence . 3. Because the verdict was contrary to law and evidence . 4. Because , after the indictment was read to the jury , coun- sel for prisoner , having called the attention of the court to the following facts , that there had ...
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... evidence whether the prisoner provided himself with the weapon for the purpose of killing the de- ceased , and that doing so would be evidence of malice . This addition was not wholly without evidence to warrant it . Although the ...
... evidence whether the prisoner provided himself with the weapon for the purpose of killing the de- ceased , and that doing so would be evidence of malice . This addition was not wholly without evidence to warrant it . Although the ...
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... evidence . 9. The charge to the jury , in a criminal case , should state and explain the law , but should contain no argument what- ever upon the facts . The tribunal of inference is the jury , and the jury alone . Not only are they to ...
... evidence . 9. The charge to the jury , in a criminal case , should state and explain the law , but should contain no argument what- ever upon the facts . The tribunal of inference is the jury , and the jury alone . Not only are they to ...
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... Evidence . Before Judge HILL . Bibb Superior Court . April Adjourned Term , 1876 . Maynard brought trover against Flanders & Huguenin for twenty - one bales of cotton . The general issue was pleaded . The evidence presented , in ...
... Evidence . Before Judge HILL . Bibb Superior Court . April Adjourned Term , 1876 . Maynard brought trover against Flanders & Huguenin for twenty - one bales of cotton . The general issue was pleaded . The evidence presented , in ...
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Page 525 - ... the party of the first part. The party of the second part...
Page 252 - The third condition provided tliat " if the interest of the assured in the property be any other than the entire, unconditional and sole ownership of the property, for the use and benefit of the assured...
Page 551 - Where the common seal of a corporation appears to be affixed to an instrument, and the signatures of the proper officers are proved, Courts are to presume that the officers did not exceed their authority, and the seal itself is prima •facie evidence that it was affixed by the proper authority. The contrary must be shown by the objecting party.
Page 239 - If the plaintiff by ordinary care could have avoided the consequences to himself caused by the defendant's negligence, he Is not entitled to recover. But in other cases the defendant is not relieved, although the plaintiff may In some way have contributed to the injury sustained.
Page 220 - The code, §3066, declares, that "in every tort there may be aggravating circumstances, either in the act or the intention, and in that event the jury may give additional damages, either to deter the wrong-doer from repeating the trespass, or as compensation for the wounded feelings of the plaintiff.
Page 421 - ... any false representation by the assured of the condition, situation, or occupancy of the property, or any omission to make known every fact material to the risk, or an over-valuation, or any misrepresentation whatever, either in a written application or otherwise...
Page 539 - On the trial of the case, the jury, under the charge of the court, found a verdict in favor of the defendant.
Page 17 - ... grant, bargain, sell, alien, remise, release, convey and confirm unto the said party of the second part, and to his heirs and assigns forever, all that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, &c.
Page 253 - Company and the assured, that this Policy is made and accepted in reference to the foregoing terms and conditions, and to the classes of hazards and memoranda printed on the third page of this Policy, which are hereby declared to be a part of this contract, and are to be used and resorted to in order to determine the rights and obligations of the parties hereto, in all cases not herein otherwise specially provided for in writing.
Page 22 - ED his said intended wife, for and during the term of her natural life ; and...