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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The defendant in- premises , and part of the consideration for sisted that the proper remedy was in law and such conveyance was an agreement on the not in equity , but Lord Hardwick met this by part of the defendant to build certain ...
The defendant in- premises , and part of the consideration for sisted that the proper remedy was in law and such conveyance was an agreement on the not in equity , but Lord Hardwick met this by part of the defendant to build certain ...
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Where two defendants were tried jointly , evidence by third parties of a statement made by one defendant tending to inculpate both , but inadmissible as to the maker because not voluntary , is hearsay as to the other . -People v .
Where two defendants were tried jointly , evidence by third parties of a statement made by one defendant tending to inculpate both , but inadmissible as to the maker because not voluntary , is hearsay as to the other . -People v .
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An oral agreement to procure certain shares of stock and trans- fer them to defendant , on his promise that a corporation would purchase certain land belonging to him , held void as within the statute of frauds . - Crafton v .
An oral agreement to procure certain shares of stock and trans- fer them to defendant , on his promise that a corporation would purchase certain land belonging to him , held void as within the statute of frauds . - Crafton v .
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MALICIOUS PROSECUTION - Compromise -Where a criminal case is dismissed pursuant to a written agree- ment between defendant and prosecutor , defendant can- not thereafter sue prosecutor for malicious prosecution.— Russell v .
MALICIOUS PROSECUTION - Compromise -Where a criminal case is dismissed pursuant to a written agree- ment between defendant and prosecutor , defendant can- not thereafter sue prosecutor for malicious prosecution.— Russell v .
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In quo war- ranto by the state , the burden of proof is on defendant to establish his right to hold the office in controversy -Peo- ple v . Owers , Colo . , 69 Pac . Rep . 515 . 145. RAILROADS - Injury to Licensee .
In quo war- ranto by the state , the burden of proof is on defendant to establish his right to hold the office in controversy -Peo- ple v . Owers , Colo . , 69 Pac . Rep . 515 . 145. RAILROADS - Injury to Licensee .
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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.
Page 21 - It must be originated and published for the dissemination of information of a public character, or devoted to literature, the sciences, arts, or some special industry...
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...
Page 390 - ... notice to show cause why his name should not be stricken from the...
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.