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... relation to some other statute , a technical effect , when the apt words to express such an intention readily occur to every unbiased mind . It is very true that the corps of cadets at West Point constitute part of the army , but it ...
... relation to some other statute , a technical effect , when the apt words to express such an intention readily occur to every unbiased mind . It is very true that the corps of cadets at West Point constitute part of the army , but it ...
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... relation of priority to the en- cumbrance of the original complainants , leaving the question of payment to be determined by the amount of the sale pro- ceeds . Considering the peculiar nature of railway property , the proper method to ...
... relation of priority to the en- cumbrance of the original complainants , leaving the question of payment to be determined by the amount of the sale pro- ceeds . Considering the peculiar nature of railway property , the proper method to ...
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... relation of official sub- ordination , with the accompanying powers of supervision and direction , extends to all the official acts of the Commis- sioner , without regard to any distinction between those which are merely ministerial and ...
... relation of official sub- ordination , with the accompanying powers of supervision and direction , extends to all the official acts of the Commis- sioner , without regard to any distinction between those which are merely ministerial and ...
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... relation of sub- ordination between them respectively ; for it will be found , on a careful examination , too extensive and minute to be entered upon here , that the general relation between them , of superior and inferior , is varied ...
... relation of sub- ordination between them respectively ; for it will be found , on a careful examination , too extensive and minute to be entered upon here , that the general relation between them , of superior and inferior , is varied ...
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... relation to letters patent for new and useful inventions . The general object of that system is to execute the intention . of that clause of the Constitution , Art . I. , sec . VIII . , which Opinion of the Court . confers upon Congress ...
... relation to letters patent for new and useful inventions . The general object of that system is to execute the intention . of that clause of the Constitution , Art . I. , sec . VIII . , which Opinion of the Court . confers upon Congress ...
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Page 78 - If two or more persons conspire to injure, oppress, threaten, or intimidate any citizen in the free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secured to him by the Constitution or laws of the United States...
Page 520 - Nothing in these rules shall exonerate any ship, or the owner, or master, or crew thereof, from the consequences of any neglect to carry lights or signals, or of any neglect to keep a proper look.out, or of the neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen, or by the special circumstances of the case.
Page 254 - A person duly authorized to practice physic or surgery, or a professional or registered nurse, shall not be allowed to disclose any information which he acquired in attending a patient in a professional capacity, and which was necessary to enable him to act in that capacity...
Page 555 - All laws should receive a sensible construction. General terms should be so limited in their application as not to lead to injustice, oppression, or an absurd consequence. It will always, therefore, be presumed that the legislature intended exceptions to its language, which would avoid results of this character. The reason of the law in such cases should prevail over its letter.
Page 256 - Provided, that in actions by or against executors, administrators, or guardians, in which judgment may be rendered for or against them, neither party shall be allowed to testify against the other, as to any transaction with, or statement by, the testator, intestate, or ward, unless called to testify thereto by the opposite party, or required to testify thereto "2 Dan.
Page 250 - 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 566 - The United States of America and the Emperor of China cordially recognize the inherent and inalienable right of man to change his home and allegiance, and also the mutual advantage of the free migration and emigration of their citizens and subjects respectively from the one country to the other for purposes of curiosity, of trade, or as permanent residents.
Page 520 - When two steam vessels are meeting end on, or nearly end on, so as to involve risk of collision, each shall alter her course to starboard so that each may pass on the port side of the other.
Page 422 - States nearest to the tiers of sections above specified, so much land in alternate sections or parts of sections as shall be equal to such lands as the United States have sold or otherwise appropriated, or to which the right of pre-emption has attached as aforesaid; which lands (thus selected in lieu of those sold, and to which pre-emption rights have attached as aforesaid...
Page 114 - That all persons born in the United States and not subject to any foreign power, excluding Indians not taxed, are hereby declared to be citizens of the United States...