A Digest of All the Reported Decisions of the Supreme Court of the State of Vermont [1789-1876]: Contained in the Reports of N. Chipman, Tyler, Brayton, D. Chipman, Aikens, and in Forty-eight Volumes of Vermont Reports; Also, of All the Decisions of the Courts of the United States for the District of Vermont, which are Found in the Vermont Reports, Volume 1 |
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... applied to a case where the defendant with was necessary to repossess himself of the bar . his sulky ran over the ... applied on tiff , whereby the horses were lost ; - Held , that such debt . The money was received and so the defendant ...
... applied to a case where the defendant with was necessary to repossess himself of the bar . his sulky ran over the ... applied on tiff , whereby the horses were lost ; - Held , that such debt . The money was received and so the defendant ...
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... ( Applied to a trans- action with an overseer of the poor where the town was sought to be charged . ) Aldrich v . Londonderry , 5 Vt . 441 . my note and promises to pay it if the payee will wait a certain time for payment , is in law an ...
... ( Applied to a trans- action with an overseer of the poor where the town was sought to be charged . ) Aldrich v . Londonderry , 5 Vt . 441 . my note and promises to pay it if the payee will wait a certain time for payment , is in law an ...
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... applied to the benefit of ty was extinguished . Thereupon the intestate's the cestui que trust , as should be found neces- children applied to the probate court for the sary in the judgment and discretion of the judge appointment of P ...
... applied to the benefit of ty was extinguished . Thereupon the intestate's the cestui que trust , as should be found neces- children applied to the probate court for the sary in the judgment and discretion of the judge appointment of P ...
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... applied on the lessor's indebtedness to such brother , and the lessee to keep one cow for the lessor on the farm . The lessor owed debts to others than his brother and was insolvent , 1. Written articles . Persons associating and the ...
... applied on the lessor's indebtedness to such brother , and the lessee to keep one cow for the lessor on the farm . The lessor owed debts to others than his brother and was insolvent , 1. Written articles . Persons associating and the ...
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... applied towards the discharge of Stevens , 48 Vt . 38 . a liability assumed for the plaintiff . The de- 15. One cannot of his own mere motion fendant went into possession of the land , treat- waive a tort and sue therefor in assumpsit ...
... applied towards the discharge of Stevens , 48 Vt . 38 . a liability assumed for the plaintiff . The de- 15. One cannot of his own mere motion fendant went into possession of the land , treat- waive a tort and sue therefor in assumpsit ...
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9 Vt action of book administrator admissible agent agreement allowed amendment appeal arbitrators assignment assumpsit attachment attorney award Bank bill bond book account Brayt cause of action chancery charge Chip chose in action claim clerk common law contract conveyance conveyed corporation county court court of chancery covenant creditor damages debt debtor declaration decree deed defendant defendant's demand demurrer discharge ejectment entitled estoppel evidence execution fact fendant fraud grant grantor Held highway husband indictment indorsed interest judgment jurisdiction jury justice land levy liable liquor ment notice officer owner paid parol party payable payment person plaintiff pleaded possession probate court proceedings promise promissory note prosecution prove purchase received record recover refused rendered Smith sold statute statute of frauds statute of limitations sufficient suit supreme court tiff tion town trespass trial trover void wife witness writ
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Page 459 - But where the mistake is of so fundamental a character that the minds of the parties have never, in fact, met, or where an unconscionable advantage has been gained, by mere mistake or misapprehension; and there was no gross negligence on the part of the plaintiff, either in falling into the error or in not sooner claiming redress; and no intervening rights have accrued; and the parties may still be placed in statu quo; equity will interfere, in its discretion, to prevent intolerable injustice.
Page 371 - The decisions on the subject of passengers' baggage turn upon the question : What articles may baggage consist of ? This is a mixed question of law and fact, to be determined by the jury under proper instructions from the court.
Page 234 - The intent when apparent and not repugnant to any rule of law, will control technical terms, for the intent, and not the words, is the essence of every agreement. In the exposition of deeds, the construction must be upon the view and comparison of the whole instrument, and with an endeavor to give every part of it meaning and effect.
Page 177 - ... the difference between the contract price and the market value at the time and place of delivery.
Page 86 - Provided, That nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent all the shares in any of the said associations, held by any person or body corporate, from being included in the valuation of the personal property of such person or corporation in the assessment of taxes imposed by or under State authority at the place where such bank is located, and not elsewhere...
Page 218 - The question is, whether the exception is so incorporated with and becomes a part of the enactment as to constitute a part of the definition or description of the offense...
Page 394 - No rule Is better settled than that when a court has appointed a receiver his possession is the possession of the court for the benefit of the parties to the suit and all concerned, and cannot be disturbed without the leave of the court, and that if any person, without leave, Intentionally interferes with such possession, he necessarily commits a contempt of court, and is liable to punishment therefor.
Page 24 - where the acts of the agent will bind the principal, there his representations, declarations, and admissions respecting the subject-matter will also bind him, if made at the same time, and constituting part of the res gestae.
Page 488 - Nor shall any person, holding any office of profit or trust under the authority of Congress, be eligible to any appointment in the legislature, or of holding any executive or judiciary office under this state.
Page 47 - It is true that the assignee of a chose in action takes it subject to all the equities to which it was subject in the hands of the assignor...