Reports of Cases at Law and in Chancery Argued and Determined in the Supreme Court of Illinois, Volume 240 |
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... contended , under these circumstances , that the meeting was not held at the time and place specified in the notice that had been given . The purpose of the statute is to enable persons to whom the notice is addressed to appear before ...
... contended , under these circumstances , that the meeting was not held at the time and place specified in the notice that had been given . The purpose of the statute is to enable persons to whom the notice is addressed to appear before ...
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... contended by appellee that the notice prescribed by that section is required only when the ordinance provides for the building or renewing of a sidewalk . That section contains certain provisions in ref- erence to the course to be ...
... contended by appellee that the notice prescribed by that section is required only when the ordinance provides for the building or renewing of a sidewalk . That section contains certain provisions in ref- erence to the course to be ...
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... contended that the objectors had the right to have the jury find by their verdict , if such was the fact , that the property would be benefited by said assessment no more than the amount assessed against it , —that is , that the amount ...
... contended that the objectors had the right to have the jury find by their verdict , if such was the fact , that the property would be benefited by said assessment no more than the amount assessed against it , —that is , that the amount ...
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... contended that there was an express agreement that their compensation should be ten per cent of the amount for which the property sold , while appellant contended that their compensation was to be five per cent . The difference in ...
... contended that there was an express agreement that their compensation should be ten per cent of the amount for which the property sold , while appellant contended that their compensation was to be five per cent . The difference in ...
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... contended by appellant that the compromise agreement is not valid for the reason that it was entered into through duress or undue influence exercised by appellees by means of the letter of September 30 , 1898 , which is set out above ...
... contended by appellant that the compromise agreement is not valid for the reason that it was entered into through duress or undue influence exercised by appellees by means of the letter of September 30 , 1898 , which is set out above ...
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Page 358 - The general assembly shall provide a thorough and efficient system of free schools, whereby all children of this state may receive a good common school education.
Page 315 - I give, devise and bequeath all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, real, personal and mixed, to my brother, Nathaniel P. Daughetee, and his heirs forever.
Page 232 - ... stated or omitted, and without which it is not to be presumed that either the judge would direct the jury to give, or the jury would have given, the verdict, such defect, imperfection or omission is cured by verdict.
Page 268 - But if its purpose is to accomplish a single object only, and some of its provisions are void, the whole must fail unless sufficient remains to effect the object without the aid of the invalid portion.
Page 179 - ... which judgment has been affirmed by the Appellate Court for the First District, a further appeal has been prosecuted to this Court.
Page 360 - In making such terms and conditions, however, the same privileges must in all cases be extended equally to all children under the same circumstances. The constitutional requirement for the provision of a system of free schools is not only a mandate to the legislature, but also a limitation of its power. It can only authorize the establishment of high schools of the character of free schools whereby all the children of the state may receive a good common-school education.
Page 48 - ... duly addressed and mailed to the person whose life is insured, or the assignee of the policy...
Page 156 - ... shall be assignable by endorsement thereupon under the hand or hands of such person or persons, and of his, her or their assignee or assignees, and so as absolutely to transfer and vest the property thereof in each and every assignee or assignees, successively...
Page 441 - The decree of the circuit court will be reversed and the cause remanded to that court, with directions to enter a decree in accordance with the views herein expressed. Reversed and remanded with directions.
Page 230 - The rule of pleading is well established in this state that, where a declaration fails to aver a cause of action, the beginning of the suit does not stop the running of the statute of limitations in favor of...