The Central Law Journal, Volume 24Soule, Thomas & Wentworth, 1887 - Law Vols. 64-96 include "Central law journal's international law list". |
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... reasonable . No penalty can be sustained that exceeds in amount what is rea- sonable , and the by - law of a municipal corporation cannot properly impose any sum , sliding or fixed , which exceeds that . Un ler a city charter which ...
... reasonable . No penalty can be sustained that exceeds in amount what is rea- sonable , and the by - law of a municipal corporation cannot properly impose any sum , sliding or fixed , which exceeds that . Un ler a city charter which ...
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... reasonable explanation is meant a statement of alleged facts which are consistent , rational , and likely to occur in transactions simi- lar to that attempted to be explained . " ( 8 ) An explanation of the possession of re- cently ...
... reasonable explanation is meant a statement of alleged facts which are consistent , rational , and likely to occur in transactions simi- lar to that attempted to be explained . " ( 8 ) An explanation of the possession of re- cently ...
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... reasonable explanation of such possession , and , second , if the facts stated by him in explanation of his possession of the property were not consistent , or such as might reasonably be expected to occur in such a trans- action , the ...
... reasonable explanation of such possession , and , second , if the facts stated by him in explanation of his possession of the property were not consistent , or such as might reasonably be expected to occur in such a trans- action , the ...
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... reasonable diligence , and whether , in commencing such prosecution , the defendants acted in good faith , upon the advice of said dis- trict attorney , are questions of fact to be deter- mined by you from all of the evidence and cir ...
... reasonable diligence , and whether , in commencing such prosecution , the defendants acted in good faith , upon the advice of said dis- trict attorney , are questions of fact to be deter- mined by you from all of the evidence and cir ...
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... reasonable or probable cause prosecuting a civil action not involving the arrest of the person or seizure of the property.15 Malice and Want of Probable Cause . - Malice and want of probable cause must both be alleged and proved . The ...
... reasonable or probable cause prosecuting a civil action not involving the arrest of the person or seizure of the property.15 Malice and Want of Probable Cause . - Malice and want of probable cause must both be alleged and proved . The ...
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Page 155 - ... if so ordered) and give evidence touching the matter in question ; and any failure to obey such order of the court may be punished by such court as a contempt thereof.
Page 152 - All charges made for any service rendered or to be rendered in the transportation of passengers or property as aforesaid, or in connection therewith, or for the receiving, delivering, storage, or handling of such property, shall be reasonable and just; and every unjust and unreasonable charge for such service is prohibited and declared to be unlawful.
Page 154 - Act, and shall keep itself informed as to the manner and method in which the same is conducted, and shall have the right to obtain from such common carriers full and complete information necessary to enable the Commission to perform the duties and carry out the objects for which it was created...
Page 152 - ... for a shorter than for a longer distance over the same line in the same direction, the shorter being included within the longer distance ; but this shall not be construed as authorizing any common carrier, within the terms of this act, to charge and receive as great compensation for a shorter as for a longer distance: Provided, however, That upon application to the Commission appointed under the provisions of tula act, such common carrier may.
Page 152 - That the provisions of this act shall not apply to the transportation of passengers or property, or to the receiving, delivering, storage, or handling of property, wholly within one State, and not shipped to or from a foreign country from or to any State or Territory as aforesaid.
Page 154 - ... act, matter or thing in this act prohibited or declared to be unlawful...
Page 152 - That the provisions of this act shall apply to any common carrier or carriers engaged in the transportation of passengers or property wholly by railroad, or partly by railroad and partly by water when both are used, under a common control, management, or arrangement, for a continuous carriage or shipment...
Page 338 - That the circuit courts of the United States shall have original cognizance, concurrent with the courts of the several states, of all suits of a civil nature, at common law or in equity, where the matter in dispute exceeds, exclusive of interest and costs, the sum or value of two thousand dollars, and arising under the Constitution or laws of the United States...
Page 154 - ... may either make complaint to the Commission as hereinafter provided for, or may bring suit in his or their own behalf for the recovery of the damages for which such common carrier may be liable under the provisions of this act, in any district or circuit court of the United States of competent jurisdiction; but such person or persons shall not have the right to pursue both of said remedies, and must in each case elect which one of the two methods of procedure herein provided for he or they will...
Page 155 - And in case of disobedience to a subpoena the commission may invoke the aid of any court of the United States in requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of documentary evidence.