Columbia Law Times: A Monthly Review Devoted to Law and Political Science, Volume 3Dennis, 1890 |
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... ment of the English aristocracy . It sup- plied the worst examples of corruption in civil service , without any adequate sign of sensitiveness on the part of the English people . This corruption has been extir- pated there by efficient ...
... ment of the English aristocracy . It sup- plied the worst examples of corruption in civil service , without any adequate sign of sensitiveness on the part of the English people . This corruption has been extir- pated there by efficient ...
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... ment and simplicity of classification . He did his share of legal work ; he argued great cases , assisted leading clients , showed learning , acuteness and legal skill among the leaders of the Bar . But when he came to lay down the ...
... ment and simplicity of classification . He did his share of legal work ; he argued great cases , assisted leading clients , showed learning , acuteness and legal skill among the leaders of the Bar . But when he came to lay down the ...
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... ment that could give France any peace ; and has strengthened the opposition of those , not few in number , who have retained their allegiance to one or the other of the families which have in former times been so closely associated with ...
... ment that could give France any peace ; and has strengthened the opposition of those , not few in number , who have retained their allegiance to one or the other of the families which have in former times been so closely associated with ...
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... ment of Napoleon , who infused into the system adopted some of that arbitrary power for which he was so famous . The great law of the 28th of pluviôse , of the year VIII . ( 1800 ) , may be selected as the culminating point of the ...
... ment of Napoleon , who infused into the system adopted some of that arbitrary power for which he was so famous . The great law of the 28th of pluviôse , of the year VIII . ( 1800 ) , may be selected as the culminating point of the ...
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... ment , district and commune , viz : the General Council , the Council of the Dis- trict and the Municipal Council . In 1837 and 1838 the sole initiation of measures of a purely local character was given to the General and Municipal ...
... ment , district and commune , viz : the General Council , the Council of the Dis- trict and the Municipal Council . In 1837 and 1838 the sole initiation of measures of a purely local character was given to the General and Municipal ...
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Page 193 - ... every such conveyance not so recorded shall be void as against any subsequent purchaser in good faith and for a valuable consideration of the same real estate or any portion thereof whose conveyance shall be first duly recorded.
Page 116 - ... 1. For a public offense committed or attempted in his presence; 2. When a person arrested has committed a felony, although not in his presence ; 3. When a felony has in fact been committed, and he has reasonable cause for believing the person arrested to have committed it; 4.
Page 155 - The Origin and Growth of the English Constitution. An Historical Treatise in which is drawn out, by the Light of the most recent Researches, the gradual Development of the English Constitutional System, and the Growth out of that System of the Federal Republic of the United States.
Page 193 - conveyance," as used in this section embraces every instrument in writing by which any estate or interest in real property is created, aliened, mortgaged or assigned, or by which the title to any real property may be affected ; except wills...
Page 152 - There must be reasonable evidence of negligence, but when the thing causing the injury is shown to be under the control of a defendant, and the accident is such as, in the ordinary course of business, does not happen if reasonable care is used, it does, in the absence of explanation by the defendant, afford sufficient evidence that the accident arose from want of care on its part.
Page 159 - The poorest man may in his cottage bid defiance to all the forces of the crown. It may be frail — its roof may shake — the wind may blow through it — the storm may enter — the rain may enter — but the King of England cannot enter ! — all his force dares not cross the threshold of the ruined tenement...
Page 248 - In Witness whereof the said parties to these presents have hereunto interchangably set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
Page 248 - An agreement for the leasing for a longer period than one year, or for the sale of real property, or of an interest therein ; and such agreement, if made by an agent of the party sought to be charged...
Page 148 - Every unauthorized taking of personal property, and all intermeddling with it, beyond the extent of the authority conferred, in case a limited authority has been given, with intent so to apply and dispose of it as to alter its condition or interfere with the owner's dominion, is a conversion.
Page 248 - ... every contract for the leasing for a longer period than one year, or for the sale of any lands or any interest in lands, shall be void unless the contract, or some note or memorandum thereof, expressing the consideration, is in writing, and subscribed by the party by whom the lease or sale is to be made, or by his authorized agent (section 12).