The Central Law Journal, Volume 56Soule, Thomas & Wentworth, 1903 - Law Vols. 65-96 include "Central law journal's international law list." |
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... agreement which he has entered into for valuable consideration ; and it would be suffering him to take advan- tage of his own wrong if he were not com- pelled . " However , Sir Lloyd Kenyon , in deciding the case of Errington v ...
... agreement which he has entered into for valuable consideration ; and it would be suffering him to take advan- tage of his own wrong if he were not com- pelled . " However , Sir Lloyd Kenyon , in deciding the case of Errington v ...
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... agreement was to repair , and we do not concern our- selves with such contracts , as different ques- tions arise and different rules are applicable . The next case which appears to conflict with the contention laid down in Lucas v ...
... agreement was to repair , and we do not concern our- selves with such contracts , as different ques- tions arise and different rules are applicable . The next case which appears to conflict with the contention laid down in Lucas v ...
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... agreement on the part of the defendant to build certain defined crossings as " may be necessary . " Defendant made the crossings , but not according to agree- ment and the court decreed performance of the contract regarding the ...
... agreement on the part of the defendant to build certain defined crossings as " may be necessary . " Defendant made the crossings , but not according to agree- ment and the court decreed performance of the contract regarding the ...
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... agreement was to be approved by one who died before making the approval . The court held there was no definite con- tract to enforce . ance . The two cases cited in the note are in direct opposition to our contention , and , we think ...
... agreement was to be approved by one who died before making the approval . The court held there was no definite con- tract to enforce . ance . The two cases cited in the note are in direct opposition to our contention , and , we think ...
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... agreement . The defense insisted that the court had no juris- diction , but such defense was not sustained . The authorities cited in the note are of the same opinion . 29 Conclusion . With this review , we conclude that contracts of ...
... agreement . The defense insisted that the court had no juris- diction , but such defense was not sustained . The authorities cited in the note are of the same opinion . 29 Conclusion . With this review , we conclude that contracts of ...
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Page 164 - Acts of bankruptcy by a person shall consist of his having (1) conveyed, transferred, concealed, or removed, or permitted to be concealed or removed, any part of his property with intent to hinder, delay, or defraud his creditors; or (2) transferred, while insolvent, any portion of his property to one or more of his creditors with intent to prefer such creditors over his other creditors...
Page 165 - If a bankrupt shall have given a preference within four months before the filing of a petition, or after the filing of the petition and before the adjudication, and the person receiving it, or to be benefited thereby, or his agent acting therein, shall have had reasonable cause to believe that it was intended thereby to give a preference, it shall be voidable by the trustee, and he may recover the property or its value from such person.
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Page 166 - ... with the intent and purpose on his part to hinder, delay, or defraud his creditors, or any of them, shall be null and void as against the creditors of such debtor, except as to purchasers in good faith and for a present fair consideration...
Page 164 - Any natural person, except a wage-earner or a person engaged chiefly in farming or the tillage of the soil; any unincorporated company, and any moneyed business or commercial corporation, except a municipal, railroad, insurance, or banking corporation, owing debts to the amount of one thousand dollars or over, may be adjudged an involuntary bankrupt upon default or an impartial trial, and shall be subject to the provisions and entitled to the benefits of this act.
Page 246 - 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 92 - The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects, against unreasonable seizures and searches, shall not be violated; and no warrant shall issue but on probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons and things to be seized.
Page 164 - A discharge in bankruptcy shall release a bankrupt from all of his provable debts, whether allowable in full or in part, except such as (1) are due as a tax levied by the United States, or any State, county, district, or municipality; (2) are liabilities for obtaining money or property by false pretenses or false representations...
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Page 250 - ... representatives elected in the manner specially provided. These governments the Constitution did not change. They were accepted precisely as they were, and it is, therefore, to be presumed that they were such as it was the duty of the States to ; provide. Thus we have unmistakable evidence of what was republican in form, within the meaning of that term as employed in the Constitution.