The Scottish Law Review and Reports of Cases in the Sheriff Courts of Scotland, Volume 7W. Hodge & Company, 1891 - Law |
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... considered by itself as involving two propositions— ( 1 ) that an annual payment destined to a legatee suffers abatement like a legacy of a capital sum , but ( 2 ) that as the legatee of an annual payment is , like a legatee of a ...
... considered by itself as involving two propositions— ( 1 ) that an annual payment destined to a legatee suffers abatement like a legacy of a capital sum , but ( 2 ) that as the legatee of an annual payment is , like a legatee of a ...
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... considered to have a satisfactory president in him . The demand is made , too , that the appointment shall cease to be made by a clique of successful linen - drapers in the city , and shall be vested in the Crown like other similar ...
... considered to have a satisfactory president in him . The demand is made , too , that the appointment shall cease to be made by a clique of successful linen - drapers in the city , and shall be vested in the Crown like other similar ...
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... considered before capital . Nay , more , a school has arisen which doubts the justice of capital in the hands of individuals , and another school boldly teaches that private property , especially in land , is contrary to the common good ...
... considered before capital . Nay , more , a school has arisen which doubts the justice of capital in the hands of individuals , and another school boldly teaches that private property , especially in land , is contrary to the common good ...
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... considered the Samson of labour , and observed the growth of his hair in the extended franchise , had better offer no opinion . When the wind is cold , sheep are wont to huddle together in the most sheltered corner of their field , and ...
... considered the Samson of labour , and observed the growth of his hair in the extended franchise , had better offer no opinion . When the wind is cold , sheep are wont to huddle together in the most sheltered corner of their field , and ...
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... considered fair and " reasonable , " and that upon a grant of the requisite certificate . It was admitted that the witness in question was a party to the case , and it was therefore pertinently urged that the Act of Sederunt never ...
... considered fair and " reasonable , " and that upon a grant of the requisite certificate . It was admitted that the witness in question was a party to the case , and it was therefore pertinently urged that the Act of Sederunt never ...
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Page 153 - The time and place of presentment; 2. The fact that presentment was made and the manner thereof; 3. The cause or reason for protesting the bill; 4. The demand made and the answer given, if any, or the fact that the drawee or acceptor could not be found.
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Page 291 - ... so qualified, shall be guilty of an offence under this Act, and shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding the sum of ten pounds for...
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Page 113 - In estimating the yearly value of lands and heritages under this Act, the same (section 6) "shall be taken to be the rent at which one year with another such lands and heritages might in their actual state be reasonably expected to let from year to year...
Page 182 - Where a dishonoured bill or note is authorised or required to be protested, and the services of a notary cannot be obtained at the place where the bill is dishonoured, any householder or substantial resident of the place may, in the presence of two witnesses, give a certificate, signed by them, attesting the dishonour of the bill, and the certificate shall in all respects operate as if it were a formal protest of the bill.
Page 292 - ... for the taxed costs, charges and expenses of or in reference to such suit, matter or proceeding, and it shall be lawful for such Court or Judge to make such order or orders for taxation of and for raising and payment of such costs, charges and expenses, out of the said property as to such Court or Judge shall appear just and proper : and all conveyances and acts done to defeat, or which shall operate to defeat such charge or right, shall, unless made to a bond.
Page 292 - ... solicitor shall have a charge upon and against and a right to payment out of the property, of whatsoever nature, tenure or kind the same may be...
Page 68 - Where lodgings are jointly occupied by more than one lodger, and the clear yearly value of the lodgings if let unfurnished is of an amount which when divided by the number of the lodgers gives a sum of not less than ten pounds for each lodger, then each lodger, if otherwise qualified and subject to the conditions of the Representation of the People Act, 1867...