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... once in being , and not a mere myth , and he will always be presumed to take his conveyance upon the knowledge of the truth in this respect . To the applica- Opinion of the Court . tion of this doctrine of MOFFAT v . UNITED STATES . 31.
... once in being , and not a mere myth , and he will always be presumed to take his conveyance upon the knowledge of the truth in this respect . To the applica- Opinion of the Court . tion of this doctrine of MOFFAT v . UNITED STATES . 31.
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... tion upon the question of right ; everything after that dependent upon it is merely in execution of it ; it is no longer matter of discretion , but has become imperative and enforceable . It binds the whole department , the Secretary as ...
... tion upon the question of right ; everything after that dependent upon it is merely in execution of it ; it is no longer matter of discretion , but has become imperative and enforceable . It binds the whole department , the Secretary as ...
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... tion , and otherwise complying with the requirements of law . And in all cases where there is no opposing party , a copy of the bill shall be served on the Commissioner , and all the ex- penses of the proceeding shall be paid by the ...
... tion , and otherwise complying with the requirements of law . And in all cases where there is no opposing party , a copy of the bill shall be served on the Commissioner , and all the ex- penses of the proceeding shall be paid by the ...
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... tion , in which the action of the Commissioner is quasi - judicial , the fact that no appeal is expressly given to the Secretary is conclusive that none is to be implied . The conclusion is confirmed by a review of the history of ...
... tion , in which the action of the Commissioner is quasi - judicial , the fact that no appeal is expressly given to the Secretary is conclusive that none is to be implied . The conclusion is confirmed by a review of the history of ...
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... tion , and that the same may be quashed , & c . " JOSEPH W. MARTIN , Att'y for def'ts . " Nor has the counsel for the United States , or for the defend- ants , suggested in their briefs or otherwise any other question or proposition of ...
... tion , and that the same may be quashed , & c . " JOSEPH W. MARTIN , Att'y for def'ts . " Nor has the counsel for the United States , or for the defend- ants , suggested in their briefs or otherwise any other question or proposition of ...
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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...