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Where the language of an agreement is plain and unequivocal , there is no room
for construction , and it must be carried into effect according to its plain meaning .
Ambiguities in deeds or other instruments are generally interpreted against the ...
Where the language of an agreement is plain and unequivocal , there is no room
for construction , and it must be carried into effect according to its plain meaning .
Ambiguities in deeds or other instruments are generally interpreted against the ...
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Prior to July 1 , 1866 , state banks issued notes which circulated as money , but
on that date the government imposed a tax of 10 per cent on the circulation of all
state banks , which had the effect of withdrawing the circulation , as the rate was ...
Prior to July 1 , 1866 , state banks issued notes which circulated as money , but
on that date the government imposed a tax of 10 per cent on the circulation of all
state banks , which had the effect of withdrawing the circulation , as the rate was ...
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A notice to an agent is generally considered notice to the principal , but to have
that effect , it must have relation to the agency business , and come within its
scope . It must also be at the time he is acting as agent in relation to the very thing
...
A notice to an agent is generally considered notice to the principal , but to have
that effect , it must have relation to the agency business , and come within its
scope . It must also be at the time he is acting as agent in relation to the very thing
...
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By - laws are the permanent rules of corporate action as distinguished from
resolutions , which are but temporary in their effect and apply only to the
particular occasions for which they are passed . Sources of Authority . The
general ...
By - laws are the permanent rules of corporate action as distinguished from
resolutions , which are but temporary in their effect and apply only to the
particular occasions for which they are passed . Sources of Authority . The
general ...
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Effect of Fraud . - A contract of insurance is one requiring good faith between the
parties , and the party seeking insurance is bound to disclose any circumstance
that will affect the risk . Any fraudulent dealing is fatal to the rights of the party ...
Effect of Fraud . - A contract of insurance is one requiring good faith between the
parties , and the party seeking insurance is bound to disclose any circumstance
that will affect the risk . Any fraudulent dealing is fatal to the rights of the party ...
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Page 87 - States having common-law jurisdiction and a seal and clerk, two years, at least, prior to his admission, that it is bona fide his intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly, by name, to the prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty of which the alien may be at the time a citizen or subject.
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| Title | The Business Man's Encyclopedia: a Hip-pocket Business Counsellor-- ...: 1. Business law. 2. Business methods. [4], 156 p. illus Volume 1 of The Business Man's Encyclopedia: a Hip-pocket Business Counsellor-- |
| Publisher | System Company, 1905 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 5 Dec 2007 |
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