The Federal Reporter, Volume 257West Publishing Company, 1919 - Law reports, digests, etc |
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Page 30
... notes , and , being desirous of disposing of the land by which the notes were secured , induced the defendant in error by letter to accept in part payment of the notes , which were not then due , certificates of deposit of the plaintiff ...
... notes , and , being desirous of disposing of the land by which the notes were secured , induced the defendant in error by letter to accept in part payment of the notes , which were not then due , certificates of deposit of the plaintiff ...
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... notes or securities of such corporation in payment of or as security for a personal debt of such officer does so at ... note . Such a transaction would not be with- in the scope of his general powers , and one who accepts an indorsement ...
... notes or securities of such corporation in payment of or as security for a personal debt of such officer does so at ... note . Such a transaction would not be with- in the scope of his general powers , and one who accepts an indorsement ...
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... notes . He wanted to dispose of the land by which the notes were secured , and Rust , to accommodate him , accepted as part payment of the notes , which were not then due , certificates of deposit , payable at the date of the maturity ...
... notes . He wanted to dispose of the land by which the notes were secured , and Rust , to accommodate him , accepted as part payment of the notes , which were not then due , certificates of deposit , payable at the date of the maturity ...
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... note may result in a liability , without reference to whether it is based upon a consideration . A cer- tificate of deposit creates nothing , but merely establishes , or prima . facie establishes , a fact which may be the basis of a ...
... note may result in a liability , without reference to whether it is based upon a consideration . A cer- tificate of deposit creates nothing , but merely establishes , or prima . facie establishes , a fact which may be the basis of a ...
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... notes , payable in equal installments at the end of 6 , 12 , 18 , and 24 months , for the full amount of their respective claims , and paying the fees and expenses of the bankruptcy proceeding , amounting to about $ 4,000 . Business was ...
... notes , payable in equal installments at the end of 6 , 12 , 18 , and 24 months , for the full amount of their respective claims , and paying the fees and expenses of the bankruptcy proceeding , amounting to about $ 4,000 . Business was ...
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Page 464 - In the following rules every steam vessel which is under sail and not under steam is to be considered a sailing vessel, and every vessel under steam, whether under sail or not, is to be considered a steam vessel. The words " steam vessel" shall include any vessel propelled by machinery. A vessel is
Page 60 - The question in every case is whether the words used are used in such circumstances and are of such a nature as to create a clear and present danger that they will bring about the substantive evils that Congress has a right to prevent.
Page 801 - And when in any suit mentioned in this section there shall be a controversy which is wholly between citizens of different states, and which can be fully determined as between them, then either one or more of the defendants actually interested in such controversy may remove said suit into the circuit court of the United States for the proper district.
Page 382 - On the hearing of any appeal, certiorari, writ of error, or motion for a new trial, in any case, civil or criminal, the court shall give judgment after an examination of the entire record before the court, without regard to technical errors, defects, or exceptions which do not affect the substantial rights of the parties.
Page 330 - ... when the question is one of a common or general interest, of many persons, or when the parties are numerous, and it is impracticable to bring them all before the court, one or more may sue or defend for the benefit of all.
Page 200 - All sutlers and retainers to the camp, and all persons whatsoever, serving with the armies of the United States in the field, though not enlisted soldiers, are to be subject to orders, according to the rules and discipline of war.
Page 568 - Of all civil causes of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction, saving to suitors in all cases the right of a common-law remedy where the common law is competent to give it, and to claimants the rights and remedies under the workmen's compensation law of any State...
Page 113 - President forthwith to demand of that government the reasons for such imprisonment, and if it appears to be wrongful and in violation of the rights of American citizenship, the President shall forthwith demand the release of such citizen, and if the release so demanded is unreasonably delayed or refused, it shall be the duty of the President to use such means, not amounting to acts of war, as he may think necessary and proper...
Page 701 - ... if any change other than by the death of an insured, take place in the interest, title or possession of the subject of insurance (except change of occupants without increase of hazard) whether by legal process or judgment or by voluntary act of the insured, or otherwise...
Page 256 - ... it shall be unlawful for any person,' persons, or corporation to offer, grant, or give or to| solicit, accept, or receive any rebate, concession, or discrimination in respect of the transportation of any property in interstate or foreign commerce by any common carrier...