The American Jurist: And Law Magazine, Volume 25Freeman & Bolles, 1843 - Law |
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... if possible, still more eligible as a chancellor than the attorney-general, the
duties of whose office had latterly caused him to be employed much more
generally in the common law than in the equity courts, and had consequently
qualified him ...
... if possible, still more eligible as a chancellor than the attorney-general, the
duties of whose office had latterly caused him to be employed much more
generally in the common law than in the equity courts, and had consequently
qualified him ...
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... which had previously been argued before him: thus uniting the functions of an
equity with those of a common law judge, and enjoying the singular honor of
presiding in the two highest courts of the kingdom within the space of a few hours
.
... which had previously been argued before him: thus uniting the functions of an
equity with those of a common law judge, and enjoying the singular honor of
presiding in the two highest courts of the kingdom within the space of a few hours
.
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In the office of an eminent solicitor, his attention was most probably divided
between the business of the common law, and that of chancery; and as his
professional prospects during the greater part of his studentship were in all
likelihood ...
In the office of an eminent solicitor, his attention was most probably divided
between the business of the common law, and that of chancery; and as his
professional prospects during the greater part of his studentship were in all
likelihood ...
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... common law; that it was intended also to obviate the hardship, and in some
cases the injustice, which cannot always be either avoided or remedied by a
severe adherence to the letter of established rules, it may fairly be asked,
whether the ...
... common law; that it was intended also to obviate the hardship, and in some
cases the injustice, which cannot always be either avoided or remedied by a
severe adherence to the letter of established rules, it may fairly be asked,
whether the ...
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We have so far improved upon this maxim that, at present, he who presides in
that court may well profit by the admonition which the same great man gave to
serjeant Hutton, when he was appointed judge of the Common Pleas, that he
should ...
We have so far improved upon this maxim that, at present, he who presides in
that court may well profit by the admonition which the same great man gave to
serjeant Hutton, when he was appointed judge of the Common Pleas, that he
should ...
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Page 129 - It shall be their duty where the laws of the country permit, to take possession of the personal estate left by any citizen of the United States, other than seamen belonging to any ship or vessel who shall die within their consulate; leaving there no legal representative, partner in trade or trustee by him appointed to take care of his effects, they shall inventory the same with the assistance of two merchants of the United States...
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Page 128 - ... the advantages of which he is desirous of securing to himself and his legal representatives : he therefore prays that letters patent of the United States may be issued, granting unto your petitioner, his heirs, administrators, or assigns, the full and exclusive right of making, constructing, using, and vending to others to be used...
Page 265 - Every particular trader has some particular mark or stamp ; but I do not know any instance of granting an injunction here, to restrain one trader from using the same mark with another ; and I think it would be of mischievous consequence to do it.
Page 75 - Court ; and then and there, by a rule to be made of the same Court, to cause yourself to be made defendant in my stead ; otherwise, I shall suffer judgment to be entered against me by default, and you will be turned out of possession.