Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Court of Appeals of the State of New York, Volume 21 |
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... tion in construing the organic law . The provision of the general banking law reserving to the Legislature the power to alter or repeal it , forms a part of the contract with every asso- ciation formed under that act , and the State may ...
... tion in construing the organic law . The provision of the general banking law reserving to the Legislature the power to alter or repeal it , forms a part of the contract with every asso- ciation formed under that act , and the State may ...
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... tion between the two classes . It declares , generally , that the stockholders in every corporation and joint - stock association for banking purposes , issuing bank notes , after January 1 , 1850 , shall be individually responsible ...
... tion between the two classes . It declares , generally , that the stockholders in every corporation and joint - stock association for banking purposes , issuing bank notes , after January 1 , 1850 , shall be individually responsible ...
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... tion . By the amended Constitution of that State , adopted in 1851 , it was declared that all property employed in banking , whether by banks then existing or thereafter to be created , should always bear a burden of taxation equal to ...
... tion . By the amended Constitution of that State , adopted in 1851 , it was declared that all property employed in banking , whether by banks then existing or thereafter to be created , should always bear a burden of taxation equal to ...
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... tion reserving the power to repeal or change them . Prior to the passage of the general banking law , corporations , with a few unimportant exceptions , were created by special laws . Hence the legislation referred to was indicative of ...
... tion reserving the power to repeal or change them . Prior to the passage of the general banking law , corporations , with a few unimportant exceptions , were created by special laws . Hence the legislation referred to was indicative of ...
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... tion of directors is to take place , and the company is to go into operation . The charters usually close with a section declaring that the Legislature may at any time alter or repeal the act . A corporation is thus brought into ...
... tion of directors is to take place , and the company is to go into operation . The charters usually close with a section declaring that the Legislature may at any time alter or repeal the act . A corporation is thus brought into ...
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Page 81 - Corporations may be formed under general laws; but shall not be created by special act, except for municipal purposes, and in cases where in the judgment of the Legislature, the objects of the corporation cannot be attained under general laws. All general laws and special acts passed pursuant to this section, may be altered from time to time or repealed.
Page 434 - In the following cases, every agreement shall be void, unless such agreement, or some note or memorandum thereof, expressing the consideration, be in writing, and subscribed by the party to be charged therewith : — 1. Every agreement that, by its terms, is not to be performed within one year from the making thereof; 2.
Page 11 - The stockholders in every corporation and joint-stock association for banking purposes issuing bank notes or any kind of paper credits to circulate as money...
Page 363 - ... a mortgage is a charge upon the land ; and whatever would give the money will carry the estate in the land along with it, to every purpose. The estate in the land is the same thing as the money due upon it. It will be liable to debts ; it will go to executors ; it will pass by a will not made and executed with the solemnities required by the statute of frauds.
Page 313 - The court may in furtherance of justice, and on such terms as may be proper, allow a party to amend any pleading or proceeding by adding or striking out the name of any party, or by correcting a mistake in the name of a party, or a mistake in any other respect; and may, upon like terms, enlarge the time for answer or demurrer.
Page 195 - ... 2. A statement of any new matter constituting a defense or counterclaim, in ordinary and concise language, without repetition." See. 171. The counterclaim mentioned in the last section must be one existing in favor of a defendant and against a plaintiff, between whom a several judgment might be had in the action, and arising out of one of the following causes of action: "1.
Page 262 - ... shall be jointly and severally liable for all the debts of the company then existing, and for all that shall be thereafter contracted...
Page 140 - Each of said notes shall be payable, in part or in whole, at any time when the directors shall deem the same requisite for the payment of losses by fire or inland navigation, and such incidental expenses as may be necessary for transacting the business of said company.
Page 495 - ... shall be deemed and adjudged a misdemeanor, punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, in the discretion of the court having cognizance thereof.
Page 524 - If, after such reconsideration, twothirds of the members present shall agree to pass the bill, it shall be sent, together with the objections, to the other house, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered, and if approved by twothirds of the members present it shall become a law.