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... proceeding to exercise the authority or discharge the duties of the same , make oath that he will support the Constitu- tion of the United States and the Constitution of this state . 2. He shall also , at the same time , take an oath ...
... proceeding to exercise the authority or discharge the duties of the same , make oath that he will support the Constitu- tion of the United States and the Constitution of this state . 2. He shall also , at the same time , take an oath ...
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... 7. Under this act , and in all judicial proceedings , a solemn affir- mation shall have , in all respects , the same effect as an oath . And in the construction of statutes , records , certificates and Oaths und Affirmations .
... 7. Under this act , and in all judicial proceedings , a solemn affir- mation shall have , in all respects , the same effect as an oath . And in the construction of statutes , records , certificates and Oaths und Affirmations .
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... proceeding in a civil suit , may be made payable to the party entitled to the benefit thereof ; and any bond to be given by any officer of a municipal corporation , or which may lawfully be prescribed by the ordinances of such ...
... proceeding in a civil suit , may be made payable to the party entitled to the benefit thereof ; and any bond to be given by any officer of a municipal corporation , or which may lawfully be prescribed by the ordinances of such ...
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... proceedings against Negroes . Passed July 15 , 1863 . Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia : 1. A negro charged with any offence shall be prosecuted and tried in the same manner , and , if convicted , be subjected to the ...
... proceedings against Negroes . Passed July 15 , 1863 . Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia : 1. A negro charged with any offence shall be prosecuted and tried in the same manner , and , if convicted , be subjected to the ...
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... and twenty days after his election , in which to qualify and give the bond of his office . 2. This act shall be in force from its passage . CHAP . 19. — An ACT regulating proceedings in Criminal 18 Supreme Court of Appeals .
... and twenty days after his election , in which to qualify and give the bond of his office . 2. This act shall be in force from its passage . CHAP . 19. — An ACT regulating proceedings in Criminal 18 Supreme Court of Appeals .
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Page 278 - That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested or burthened, in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge or affect their civil capacities.
Page 113 - That every such action shall be brought by and in the names of the personal representatives of such deceased person, and the amount recovered in every such action shall be for the exclusive benefit of the widow and next of kin of such deceased person...
Page 279 - Any citizen of this state who shall, after the adoption of this Constitution, fight a duel with deadly weapons, or send or accept a challenge to fight a duel with deadly weapons either within this state or out of it, or who shall act as second, or knowingly aid or assist in any manner those thus offending...
Page 113 - Whenever 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) have entitled the party injured to maintain an action and recover damages in respect thereof...
Page 276 - Convention which passed the ordinance of government, laid its foundation on this basis, that the legislative, executive and judiciary departments, should be separate and distinct, so that no person should exercise the powers of more than one of them at the same time.
Page 285 - SECTION 1. The judicial power of the State shall be vested in a Supreme Court of...
Page 113 - ... in every such action the jury may give such damages as they may think proportioned to the injury resulting from such death to the parties respectively for whom and for whose benefit such action shall be brought...
Page 284 - Constitution and laws make no other provision; but his appointments to such vacancies shall be by commissions to expire at the end of thirty days after the commencement of the next session of the General Assembly.
Page 291 - States to this state, for educational purposes (except the lands heretofore granted for the purposes of a "university), and all moneys and the clear proceeds of all property that may accrue to the state by forfeiture or escheat...
Page 261 - ... for the term of three years, and until their successors are elected and qualified.