The Canada Law Journal, Volume 9W.C. Chewett & Company, 1873 - Law |
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... authority in this country and in England have assumed jurisdiction to punish in a summary manner , and on their own motion , what are termed constructive contempts , such an one as is sought to be set forth in the infor- mation filed ...
... authority in this country and in England have assumed jurisdiction to punish in a summary manner , and on their own motion , what are termed constructive contempts , such an one as is sought to be set forth in the infor- mation filed ...
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... authority in favor of these Societies is a strong one . But , it may be objected that the audi- ence who listened to , and criticised the oratory of these great lawyers and their contemporaries , was a much more culti- vated and ...
... authority in favor of these Societies is a strong one . But , it may be objected that the audi- ence who listened to , and criticised the oratory of these great lawyers and their contemporaries , was a much more culti- vated and ...
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... authority is given to the Court . ( 1 ) . [ Grand and Petit Jurors ' lists to be made 265 up , and English and French jurors to be called 259 alternately . ] COURTS OF MANITOBA . two sufficient sureties conditioned to abide. First year ...
... authority is given to the Court . ( 1 ) . [ Grand and Petit Jurors ' lists to be made 265 up , and English and French jurors to be called 259 alternately . ] COURTS OF MANITOBA . two sufficient sureties conditioned to abide. First year ...
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... authority hereinafter conferred , the Lieu- tenant - Governor may appoint one or more con- stables to serve process , and discharge other the duties of constables in respect of such County Courts . ( 1. ) The High Sheriff of the ...
... authority hereinafter conferred , the Lieu- tenant - Governor may appoint one or more con- stables to serve process , and discharge other the duties of constables in respect of such County Courts . ( 1. ) The High Sheriff of the ...
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... authority , not only in England but in this country , and his opinions on controverted questions have often been received in the highest judicial quarters in preference to those of learned judges , as in the case of Tanner v Scovell ...
... authority , not only in England but in this country , and his opinions on controverted questions have often been received in the highest judicial quarters in preference to those of learned judges , as in the case of Tanner v Scovell ...
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Page 278 - And be it enacted, that if any bankrupt, at the time he becomes bankrupt, shall, by the consent and permission of the true owner thereof, have in his possession, order, or disposition any goods or chattels, whereof he was reputed owner...
Page 48 - On the other side up rose Belial, in act more graceful and humane; A fairer person lost not Heaven; he seemed For dignity composed and high exploit: But all was false and hollow ; though his tongue Dropt manna, and could make the worse appear The better reason, to perplex and dash Maturest counsels...
Page 79 - ... whether plaintiff or defendant, will derive material benefit in the cause from the discovery which he seeks, that there is a good cause of action or defence upon the merits, and if the application be made on the part of the defendant, that the discovery is not sought for the purpose of delay...
Page 138 - Due care" however undoubtedly means, having reference to the nature of the contract to carry, a high degree of care, and casts on carriers the duty of exercising all vigilance to see that whatever is required for the safe conveyance of their passengers is in fit and proper order.
Page 79 - ... be noticed or referred to by the examiner in or upon the depositions, and he shall state his opinion thereon to the counsel, solicitors, or parties, and shall refer to such statement on the face of the depositions ; but he shall not have power to decide upon the materiality or relevancy of any question...
Page 79 - When the examination of any witness before any examiner shall have been concluded, the original depositions, authenticated by the signature of the examiner, shall be transmitted by him to the Central Office, and there filed.
Page 86 - English," says Styles, in his preface, " not that I believe they will be thereby more generally useful, for I have been always and yet am of opinion, that that part of the common law which is in English, hath only occasioned the making of unquiet spirits contentiously knowing, and more apt to offend others than to defend themselves; but I have done it in obedience to authority, and to stop the mouths of such of this English age, who, though they be...
Page 143 - The Administration of Justice in the Province, including the Constitution, Maintenance, and Organization of Provincial Courts, both of Civil and of Criminal Jurisdiction, and including Procedure in Civil Matters in those Courts.
Page 287 - ... to establish a defence on the ground of insanity, it must be clearly proved that, at the time of the committing of the act, the party accused was labouring under such a defect of reason, from disease of the mind, as not to know the nature and quality of the act he was doing, or, if he did know it, that he did not know he was doing what was wrong.
Page 167 - In case any passenger on any railroad shall be injured while •on the platform of a car, or on any baggage, wood, or freight car, in violation of the printed regulations of the company posted up at the time in a conspicuous place inside of its passenger cars then in the train, such company shall not be liable for the injury; provided said company at the time furnished room inside its passenger cars sufficient for the proper accommodation of the passengers.