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... person brings upon his land anything which would not naturally come upon it , and which is in itself dangerous , and may become mischievous , if not kept under proper control , though in so doing he may act without personal wilfulness ...
... person brings upon his land anything which would not naturally come upon it , and which is in itself dangerous , and may become mischievous , if not kept under proper control , though in so doing he may act without personal wilfulness ...
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... person or persons who is or shall be entitled to any such suit or action , shall be at liberty to bring the said actions against such person or persons after their return from beyond the seas , so as they take the same after their ...
... person or persons who is or shall be entitled to any such suit or action , shall be at liberty to bring the said actions against such person or persons after their return from beyond the seas , so as they take the same after their ...
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... person ( p ) , a fresh cause of action arises from day to day , so that the statute would only begin to run from the last day , and not from the commencement of the trespass . Where there is fraud , the statute only begins to run from ...
... person ( p ) , a fresh cause of action arises from day to day , so that the statute would only begin to run from the last day , and not from the commencement of the trespass . Where there is fraud , the statute only begins to run from ...
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... PERSON . SECTION I. - ASSAULT . EVERY person is entitled to the enjoyment of his personal security and liberty , and any infringement of that right is a tres- pass on his person , for which the trespasser is liable in damages , unless ...
... PERSON . SECTION I. - ASSAULT . EVERY person is entitled to the enjoyment of his personal security and liberty , and any infringement of that right is a tres- pass on his person , for which the trespasser is liable in damages , unless ...
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... person No assault assaulted , it cannot be said that a person has been assaulted by his own permission ( 1 ) . Thus , if a person join in any violent sport , such as football , and he receives a damaging kick or blow from one of the ...
... person No assault assaulted , it cannot be said that a person has been assaulted by his own permission ( 1 ) . Thus , if a person join in any violent sport , such as football , and he receives a damaging kick or blow from one of the ...
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A Treatise on Torts: And the Legal Remedies for Their Redress Sydney Hastings No preview available - 2015 |
A Treatise on Torts: And the Legal Remedies for Their Redress Sydney Hastings No preview available - 2016 |
A Treatise on Torts: And the Legal Remedies for Their Redress Sydney Hastings No preview available - 2018 |
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Page 6 - ... naturally there, harmless to others so long as it is confined to his own property, but which he knows to be mischievous if it gets on his neighbour's, should be obliged to make good the damage which ensues if he does not succeed in confining it to his own property.
Page 389 - When personal injury is caused to an employee who is himself in the exercise of due care and diligence at the time: 1. By reason of any defect in the condition of the ways, works, machinery, or plant, connected with or used in the business of the employer...
Page 51 - A communication made bona fide upon any subject-matter In which the party communicating has an interest, or in reference to which he has a duty, is privileged if made to a person having a corresponding interest or duty, although it contain criminatory matter, which, without this privilege, would be slanderous and actionable...
Page 207 - ... whensoever the death of a person shall be caused by wrongful act, neglect or default, and the act, neglect or default is such as would (if death had not ensued...
Page 6 - We think that the true rule of law is, that the person who for his own purposes brings on his lands and collects and keeps there anything likely to do mischief if it escapes, must keep it in at his peril, and, if he does not do so is prima facie answerable for all the damage which is the natural consequence of its escape.
Page 94 - ... right thereto shall be deemed absolute and indefeasible, unless it shall appear that the same was enjoyed by some consent or agreement expressly given or made for that purpose by deed or writing.
Page 390 - In any case where the workman knew of the defect or negligence which caused his injury, and failed within a reasonable time to give, or cause to be given, information thereof to the employer or some person superior to himself in the service of the employer, unless he was aware that the employer or such superior already knew of the said defect or negligence.
Page 52 - ... fairly made by a person in the discharge of some public or private duty, whether legal or moral, or in the conduct of his own affairs, in matters where his interest is concerned.
Page 389 - By reason of the negligence of any person in the service of the employer who has the charge or control of any signal, points, locomotive engine, or train upon a railway...
Page 63 - December 1833, no person shall make an entry or distress, or bring an action to recover any land or rent, but within twenty years next after the time at which the right to make such entry or distress, or to bring such action, shall have first accrued to some person through whom he claims...