The American Jurist: And Law Magazine, Volume 25Freeman & Bolles, 1843 - Law |
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But we have found it nearly impossible to do this, by the ordinary aid of original
correspondents, without greater means than are at our command. In view of
these circumstances, we have concluded to avail ourselves of the biographical
articles ...
But we have found it nearly impossible to do this, by the ordinary aid of original
correspondents, without greater means than are at our command. In view of
these circumstances, we have concluded to avail ourselves of the biographical
articles ...
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... so that his judgments were effectually prevented from acquiring, as precedents,
a wider application than it was his original design to give them. For illustration
and, in the absence of other authorities, for a guide in his arguments, ...
... so that his judgments were effectually prevented from acquiring, as precedents,
a wider application than it was his original design to give them. For illustration
and, in the absence of other authorities, for a guide in his arguments, ...
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This is the cause why the Roman jurisprudence is a richer and more original
product than the Roman literature. The Roman law is the most magnificent work
of Roman civilization. In regard to the general history of the culture of the law, ...
This is the cause why the Roman jurisprudence is a richer and more original
product than the Roman literature. The Roman law is the most magnificent work
of Roman civilization. In regard to the general history of the culture of the law, ...
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IN carrying into effect the original design of furnishing notices of the judiciary of
Massachusetts, it has been rendered unnecessary to go back to a time prior to
the revolution, by the recent publication of a work embracing the same object.
IN carrying into effect the original design of furnishing notices of the judiciary of
Massachusetts, it has been rendered unnecessary to go back to a time prior to
the revolution, by the recent publication of a work embracing the same object.
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All of you who have served as jurors, must be aware of the great disadvantages
under which individuals labor in that situation, from want of original education, as
well as from the want of the practice of mental application. I knew an instance in ...
All of you who have served as jurors, must be aware of the great disadvantages
under which individuals labor in that situation, from want of original education, as
well as from the want of the practice of mental application. I knew an instance in ...
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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...
Page 368 - An act to repeal an act of the present session of parliament, intituled, An act for the more effectual abolition of oaths and affirmations taken and made in various departments of the state, and to substitute declarations in lieu thereof, and for the more entire suppression of voluntary and extra-judicial oaths and affidavits, and to make other provisions for the abolition of unnecessary oaths.
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Page 368 - ' more effectual Abolition of Oaths and Affirmations taken " ' and made in various Departments of the State, and to " ' substitute Declarations in lieu thereof, and for the more " ' entire Suppression of voluntary and extra-judicial Oaths " ' and Affidavits,' and to make other Provisions for the " Abolition of unnecessary Oaths.
Page 67 - And these fictions of law, though at first they may startle the student, he will find upon further consideration to be highly beneficial and useful ; especially as this maxim is ever invariably observed, that no fiction shall extend to work an injury; its proper operation being to prevent a mischief, or remedy an inconvenience, that might result from the general rule of law.
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.