The American State Reports: Containing the Cases of General Value and Authority Subsequent to Those Contained in the "American Decisions" [1760-1869] and the "American Reports" [1869-1887] Decided in the Courts of Last Resort of the Several States [1886-1911], Volume 70Abraham Clark Freeman Bancroft-Whitney Company, 1900 |
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... record of the court in which the present case was pending , and that the receiver is the suc- cessor to the right so acquired by the Port Royal Railroad Com- pany . On the same day the following order was passed : " The Charleston ...
... record of the court in which the present case was pending , and that the receiver is the suc- cessor to the right so acquired by the Port Royal Railroad Com- pany . On the same day the following order was passed : " The Charleston ...
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... record or any other estoppel which would have the effect of pre- venting her from asserting her rights in the property . Under this view of the case , it is unnecessary to determine whether the condemnation proceedings were invalid on ...
... record or any other estoppel which would have the effect of pre- venting her from asserting her rights in the property . Under this view of the case , it is unnecessary to determine whether the condemnation proceedings were invalid on ...
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... record which would amount to an estoppel against her . There was no evidence that she received any part of the money which was paid to Verdery , trustee , when the property was sold to Holt , nor that any part of the same was AM . ST ...
... record which would amount to an estoppel against her . There was no evidence that she received any part of the money which was paid to Verdery , trustee , when the property was sold to Holt , nor that any part of the same was AM . ST ...
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... record does not contain more of the facts . We cannot determine to whom Pendleton con- veyed the title to the land , if he ever conveyed it to anyone . We do not know from this record whether , when Pendleton traded the note to Inman ...
... record does not contain more of the facts . We cannot determine to whom Pendleton con- veyed the title to the land , if he ever conveyed it to anyone . We do not know from this record whether , when Pendleton traded the note to Inman ...
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... record that plaintiffs in error , John and George Wike , on the eleventh day of September , 1893 , obtained a judgment before a justice of the peace against defendant in error , Jonathan Garner , for the sum of one hundred and fifty ...
... record that plaintiffs in error , John and George Wike , on the eleventh day of September , 1893 , obtained a judgment before a justice of the peace against defendant in error , Jonathan Garner , for the sum of one hundred and fifty ...
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Page 478 - No private or local bill, which may be passed by the Legislature, shall embrace more than one subject, and that shall be expressed in the title.
Page 736 - They may, however, be all comprehended under the following general heads : protection by the government, the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the right to acquire and possess property of every kind, and to pursue and obtain happiness and safety — subject, nevertheless, to such restraints as the government may justly prescribe for the general good of the whole.
Page 753 - First. If any substance has been mixed and packed with it so as to reduce or lower or injuriously affect its quality or strength.
Page 534 - No county, city, town or village shall hereafter give any money or property, or loan its money or credit to or in aid of any individual, association or corporation, or become directly or indirectly the owner of stock in, or bonds of, any association or corporation; nor shall any such county, city, town or village be allowed to incur any indebtedness except for county, city, town or village purposes.
Page 376 - No estate or interest in lands, other than leases for a term not exceeding one year, nor any trust or power over or concerning lands, or in any manner relating thereto, shall hereafter be created, granted, assigned, surrendered, or declared, unless by act or operation of law, or by deed, or conveyance in writing, subscribed by the party creating, granting, assigning, surrendering, or declaring the same, or by his lawful agent thereunto authorized by writing.
Page 701 - Every possible presumption is in favor of the validity of a statute, and this continues until the contrary is shown beyond a rational doubt. One branch of the government cannot encroach on the domain of another without danger. The safety of our institutions depends in no small degree on a strict observance of this salutary rule.
Page 773 - ... the name of the owner or reputed owner, if known, and also the name of the person by whom he was employed, or to whom he furnished the materials, with a statement of the terms, time given, and conditions of his contract...
Page 834 - That the common law of England, all statutes or acts of parliament made in aid of the common law prior to the fourth year of the reign of King James the First, and which are of a general nature, not local to that kingdom...
Page 737 - The courts are not bound by mere forms, nor are they to be misled by mere pretenses. They are at liberty — indeed, are under a solemn duty — to look at the substance of things, whenever they enter upon the inquiry whether the legislature has transcended the limits of its authority.
Page 773 - ... mining claim, file for record with the county recorder of the county in which such property, or some part thereof, is situated...