Commentaries on Statute and Constitutional Law and Statutory and Constitutional Construction: Containing an Examination of Adjudged Cases on Constitutional Law Under the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the Respective States Concerning Legislative Power, and Also the Consideration of the Rules of Law in the Construction of Statutes and Constitutional Provisions |
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... Interpretation , 310 417 577 CHAPTER XI . Of the Division , Duration , Qualities , and Incidents of Statutes , 591 CHAPTER XII . Of Interpretation and Construction , including the question as to the construction of particular words ...
... Interpretation , 310 417 577 CHAPTER XI . Of the Division , Duration , Qualities , and Incidents of Statutes , 591 CHAPTER XII . Of Interpretation and Construction , including the question as to the construction of particular words ...
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... interpretations , " read interpretation . In the 2d line from the bottom of the same section , for the word " might , " read may . On page 809 , in 6th line from the top , for " trustee , " read trustees . 66 813 , in 3d 66 66 821 , in ...
... interpretations , " read interpretation . In the 2d line from the bottom of the same section , for the word " might , " read may . On page 809 , in 6th line from the top , for " trustee , " read trustees . 66 813 , in 3d 66 66 821 , in ...
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... interpretation of the laws and administration of justice . It is the right of every citizen to be tried by judges as impartial as the lot of humanity will admit . It is therefore not only the best policy , but for the security of the ...
... interpretation of the laws and administration of justice . It is the right of every citizen to be tried by judges as impartial as the lot of humanity will admit . It is therefore not only the best policy , but for the security of the ...
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... interpretation of the term . The word " emit , " is never employed in describing those contracts by which a state binds itself to pay money at a future day , for services actually received , or for money 48 CHAP . VIII . ] 377 UPON ...
... interpretation of the term . The word " emit , " is never employed in describing those contracts by which a state binds itself to pay money at a future day , for services actually received , or for money 48 CHAP . VIII . ] 377 UPON ...
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... interpretation should obtain as are adopted and applied in the construction of a statute . One rule is , that such a construction should be put upon a statute as will prevent any clause , sentence , or word from being su perfluous ...
... interpretation should obtain as are adopted and applied in the construction of a statute . One rule is , that such a construction should be put upon a statute as will prevent any clause , sentence , or word from being su perfluous ...
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Page 124 - The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed in this state to all mankind ; and no person shall be rendered incompetent to be a witness on account of his opinions on matters of religious belief; but the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall not be so construed as to excuse acts of licentiousness, or justify practices inconsistent with the peace or safety of this state.
Page 153 - That all men are by nature equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights, of which, when they enter into a state of society, they cannot by any compact deprive or divest their posterity; namely, the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the means of acquiring and possessing property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety.
Page 155 - That religion or the duty which we owe to our Creator, and the manner of discharging it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence ; and, therefore, all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of religion, according to the dictates of conscience ; and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love and charity towards each other.
Page 132 - That all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness...
Page 100 - Every subject of the Commonwealth ought to find a certain remedy, by having recourse to the laws, for all injuries or wrongs which he may receive in his person, property or character. He ought to obtain right and justice freely, and without being obliged to purchase it ; completely, and without any denial ; promptly, and without delay, conformably to the laws.
Page 133 - The printing presses shall be free to every person who undertakes to examine the proceedings of the Legislature, or any branch of government; and no law shall ever be made to restrain the right thereof. The free communication of thoughts and opinions is one of the invaluable rights of man; and every citizen may freely speak, write and print on any subject, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty.
Page 178 - That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences; that no man can of right be compelled to attend, erect, or support any place of worship, or to maintain any ministry against his consent; that no human authority can, in any case whatever, control or interfere with the rights of conscience...
Page 79 - And I charged your judges at that time, saying, Hear the causes between your brethren, and judge righteously between every man and his brother, and the stranger that is with him. Ye shall not respect persons in judgment ; but ye shall hear the small as well as the great : ye shall not be afraid of the face of man ; for the judgment is God's : and the cause that is too hard for you, bring it unto me, and I will hear it.
Page 189 - All courts shall be open, and every man for an injury done him in his lands, goods, person, or reputation, shall have remedy by due course of law, and right and justice administered without sale, denial, or delay.
Page 154 - That elections of members to serve as representatives of the people, in assembly, ought to be free ; and that all men having sufficient evidence of permanent common interest with, and attachment to, the community, have the right of suffrage, and cannot be taxed or deprived of their property for public uses, without their own consent, or that of their representatives so elected, nor bound by any law to which they have not, in like manner, assented, for the public good.