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... statute if the contrary is not clearly demonstrated , and a statute is not to be pronounced void upon the ground of repugnancy to the Constitution , unless such repugnancy is clear , and the conclusion that it exists inevitable . Cooper ...
... statute if the contrary is not clearly demonstrated , and a statute is not to be pronounced void upon the ground of repugnancy to the Constitution , unless such repugnancy is clear , and the conclusion that it exists inevitable . Cooper ...
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... statute of Mis- souri by the supreme court of that state in this case . The statute was not before the court for construction . There was no dis- pute as to the meaning of the statute . The court did not assume to construe it , but only ...
... statute of Mis- souri by the supreme court of that state in this case . The statute was not before the court for construction . There was no dis- pute as to the meaning of the statute . The court did not assume to construe it , but only ...
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... statute by per- the real , party plaintiff , it may fairly be sons of the second class , which generally will held that the state is such real party when be shippers or passengers , the state has no the relief sought is that which ...
... statute by per- the real , party plaintiff , it may fairly be sons of the second class , which generally will held that the state is such real party when be shippers or passengers , the state has no the relief sought is that which ...
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... statute , is one which turns upon in the charter , it was prohibited . the construction of a state law , and is not reviewable here , although if the exemption were irrepealable , and thus constituted a contract , it would be our duty ...
... statute , is one which turns upon in the charter , it was prohibited . the construction of a state law , and is not reviewable here , although if the exemption were irrepealable , and thus constituted a contract , it would be our duty ...
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... statute , merely because the officers of the corporation agree with the stockholders as to the uncon- stitutionality of the statute . [ No. 1. ] [ 79 ] * CARLES U. COTTING and Francis Lee Argued November 14 , 15 , 1899. Ordered for ...
... statute , merely because the officers of the corporation agree with the stockholders as to the uncon- stitutionality of the statute . [ No. 1. ] [ 79 ] * CARLES U. COTTING and Francis Lee Argued November 14 , 15 , 1899. Ordered for ...
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Page 71 - Property does become clothed with a public interest when used in a manner to make it of public consequence, and affect the community at large.
Page 73 - We do not say that there may not be other matters to be regarded in estimating the value of the property.
Page 329 - By the law of the land is most clearly intended the general law; a law which hears before it condemns; which proceeds upon inquiry, and renders judgment only after trial.
Page 310 - ... every alternate section of public land, not mineral, designated by odd numbers, to the amount of twenty alternate sections per mile on each side of said railroad line, as said company may adopt, through the Territories of the United States...
Page 477 - The taking, receiving, reserving, or charging a rate of interest greater than is allowed by the preceding section, when knowingly done, shall be deemed a forfeiture of the entire interest which the note, bill, or other evidence of debt carries with it, or which has been agreed to be paid thereon.
Page 325 - Be it known that as well in own name as for and in the name and names of all and every other person or persons to whom the same doth, may, or shall appertain, in part or in all...
Page 326 - If, therefore, a statute purporting to have been enacted to protect the public health, the public morals, or the public safety, has no real or substantial relation to those objects, or is a palpable invasion of rights secured by the fundamental law, it is the duty of the Courts to so adjudge, and thereby give effect to the Constitution.
Page 190 - This policy is made and accepted subject to the foregoing stipulations and conditions, together with such other provisions, agreements, or conditions as may be indorsed hereon or added hereto, and no officer, agent, or other representative of this company shall have power to waive any provision or condition of this policy...
Page 122 - ... (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 ; or (3) suffered or permitted, while insolvent, any creditor to obtain a preference through legal proceedings, and not having at least five days before a sale or final disposition of any property affected by such preference vacated or discharged such preference...
Page 72 - If the company is deprived of the power of charging reasonable rates for the use of its property, and such deprivation takes place in the absence of an investigation by judicial machinery, it is deprived of the lawful use of its property, and thus, in substance and effect, of the property itself, without due process of law and in violation of the Constitution of the United States...