An Abridgment of the Law of Nisi Prius, Volume 1 |
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Page 166 - ... or upon any agreement that is not to be performed within the space of one year from the making thereof; unless the agreement upon which such action shall be brought, or some memorandum or note thereof, shall be in writing, and signed by the party to be charged therewith...
Page 114 - After non-assumpsit pleaded, and a verdict for the plaintiff, it was moved in arrest of judgment that the plaintiff could not bring his action, for he was a stranger to the consideration.
Page 254 - ... in the same manner as if the action had been brought by and in the name of the deceased.
Page 236 - ... if he shall have paid the debt, or any part thereof, in discharge of the whole debt...
Page 131 - ... and this he is ready to verify; wherefore he prays judgment if the plaintiff ought further to maintain his action.
Page 364 - ... and also every such note payable to any person or persons, his, her, or their order, shall be assignable or indorsable over in the same manner as inland bills of exchange are or may be, according to the custom of merchants...
Page 470 - After verdict for the plaintiff, it was moved in arrest of judgment that the action would not lie for this false affirmation, but the plaintiff ought to have informed himself by others.
Page 238 - ... petition to the Lord Chancellor, Lord Keeper or Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal...
Page 128 - ... if an infant commit an assault, or utter slander, God forbid that he should not be answerable for it in a Court of justice. But where an infant has made an improvident contract with a person who has been wicked enough to contract with him, such person cannot resort to a Court of law to enforce such contract. And the words, "wrongfully, injuriously, and maliciously.
Page 166 - That no contract for the sale of any goods, wares, and merchandise, for the price of ten pounds sterling or upwards, shall be allowed to be good, except the buyer shall accept part of the goods so sold, and actually receive the same, or give something in earnest to bind the bargain, or in part payment...