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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... owners ; and prima facie the owners 41. A put upon his farm for the use of B , his are liable for all contracts for carrying made tenant , a yoke of oxen at an appraised value , by the captain or other general agent for that the profits ...
... owners ; and prima facie the owners 41. A put upon his farm for the use of B , his are liable for all contracts for carrying made tenant , a yoke of oxen at an appraised value , by the captain or other general agent for that the profits ...
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... owner , was held to be equally effective with a 54. Agent from necessity . The defendant conveyance directly from B. Sherman v . had contracted to float certain lumber of the Champlain Transportation Co. , 31 Vt . 162 . plaintiff down a ...
... owner , was held to be equally effective with a 54. Agent from necessity . The defendant conveyance directly from B. Sherman v . had contracted to float certain lumber of the Champlain Transportation Co. , 31 Vt . 162 . plaintiff down a ...
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... owner or or the nature , or cause of action , unless it be holder of it , without the knowledge or consent of of ... owner's agent to take the note , officer be permitted to amend his return accord- should be treated as the act of a ...
... owner or or the nature , or cause of action , unless it be holder of it , without the knowledge or consent of of ... owner's agent to take the note , officer be permitted to amend his return accord- should be treated as the act of a ...
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... owner of the adjoining land . The English and that the motion should have been denied doctrine of ancient lights discussed , and denied . on the very ground on which the plaintiff Hubbard v . Town , 33 Vt . 295 . prayed to have it ...
... owner of the adjoining land . The English and that the motion should have been denied doctrine of ancient lights discussed , and denied . on the very ground on which the plaintiff Hubbard v . Town , 33 Vt . 295 . prayed to have it ...
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... owner to restrain her when not owner's or keeper's premises and with the sheep in heat . Tupper v . Clark , 43 Vt . 200 . of another , unless it is made to appear that this 4. Dog . A dog may be used in driving off was caused by some ...
... owner to restrain her when not owner's or keeper's premises and with the sheep in heat . Tupper v . Clark , 43 Vt . 200 . of another , unless it is made to appear that this 4. Dog . A dog may be used in driving off was caused by some ...
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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...