United States Reports: Cases Adjudged in the Supreme Court, Volume 112United States. Supreme Court, John Chandler Bancroft Davis, Henry Putzel, Henry C. Lind, Frank D. Wagner Banks & Bros., Law Publishers, 1885 |
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... give a space of sixty feet for the passage of vessels . A demurrer was in- terposed by defendant below , and an answer filed , without prejudice , to the demurrer . The contentions between the par- ties are stated in the opinion of the ...
... give a space of sixty feet for the passage of vessels . A demurrer was in- terposed by defendant below , and an answer filed , without prejudice , to the demurrer . The contentions between the par- ties are stated in the opinion of the ...
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... give a clear space for the passage of vessels of not less than one hundred feet in width ; and in the channel of the Pearl River the said company shall construct and maintain a drawbridge , which , when open , shall give clear space for ...
... give a clear space for the passage of vessels of not less than one hundred feet in width ; and in the channel of the Pearl River the said company shall construct and maintain a drawbridge , which , when open , shall give clear space for ...
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... give a clear space for the passage of vessels of not less than eighty feet in the chan- nels of the East Pascagoula River and of the Bay of Biloxi and of the Bay of St. Louis , and of not less than one hundred feet in the channel of the ...
... give a clear space for the passage of vessels of not less than eighty feet in the chan- nels of the East Pascagoula River and of the Bay of Biloxi and of the Bay of St. Louis , and of not less than one hundred feet in the channel of the ...
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... give a clear space of not less than sixty feet in width for the passage of vessels . It would seem from the uncontroverted allegations of the petition that the bridge originally constructed by the company across Pearl River had no draw ...
... give a clear space of not less than sixty feet in width for the passage of vessels . It would seem from the uncontroverted allegations of the petition that the bridge originally constructed by the company across Pearl River had no draw ...
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... give a clear space of not less than sixty feet in width . This construction finds strong support in the clause imme- diately succeeding that which refers to the possible location of the road at a point south of the principal entrance of ...
... give a clear space of not less than sixty feet in width . This construction finds strong support in the clause imme- diately succeeding that which refers to the possible location of the road at a point south of the principal entrance of ...
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Page 74 - 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 363 - ... in public use or on sale in this country for more than two years...
Page 551 - 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 562 - Chinese subjects visiting or residing in the United States, shall enjoy the same privileges, immunities, and exemptions in respect to travel or residence, as may there be enjoyed by the citizens or subjects of the most favored nation.
Page 252 - 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 by the court.
Page 58 - ... is entitled, according to law, to receive a patent for his invention, as specified in his claim, or for any part thereof, as the facts in the case may appear.
Page 250 - 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 251 - 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 562 - 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 516 - 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.