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Among other causes it is assigned for error , that the affidavit is not sufficient to
authorize the issuance of the attachment . The question arises , is the statement
in the affidavit sufficient under the act of 1307 , a to authorize the issuance of the
...
Among other causes it is assigned for error , that the affidavit is not sufficient to
authorize the issuance of the attachment . The question arises , is the statement
in the affidavit sufficient under the act of 1307 , a to authorize the issuance of the
...
Page 65
It is further stated , that pursuant to the terms of the compromise , said original
note , and the deed of trust from Pettus , were by the defendant assigned to the
complainant , without recourse on the former ; but which were believed to be of
little ...
It is further stated , that pursuant to the terms of the compromise , said original
note , and the deed of trust from Pettus , were by the defendant assigned to the
complainant , without recourse on the former ; but which were believed to be of
little ...
Page 94
Robinson , assigned the judgment of the Court below for error , alleging several
reasons why it should be reversed . ... the legal interest in the rights and credits
attached still remained in the defendants , after the assignment ; and at law , the ...
Robinson , assigned the judgment of the Court below for error , alleging several
reasons why it should be reversed . ... the legal interest in the rights and credits
attached still remained in the defendants , after the assignment ; and at law , the ...
Page 96
An assignment made of all the effects of the assignor is fraudulent if it reserves a
trust to the assignor . Now the assignment in question contains a trust for the
benefit of the assignors ; the effects assigned , are according to the deed of ...
An assignment made of all the effects of the assignor is fraudulent if it reserves a
trust to the assignor . Now the assignment in question contains a trust for the
benefit of the assignors ; the effects assigned , are according to the deed of ...
Page 97
Iran ' LY 1920 . assignment like the present could be supported , it would
Robinson be easy to place property out of the reach of creditors ; only assign
your effects to a pliant trustee , upon an agreement Rapelye and with all your
creditors ...
Iran ' LY 1920 . assignment like the present could be supported , it would
Robinson be easy to place property out of the reach of creditors ; only assign
your effects to a pliant trustee , upon an agreement Rapelye and with all your
creditors ...
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Page 361 - The inhabitants of the said territory, shall always be entitled to the benefits of the writ of habeas corpus, and of the trial by jury; of a proportionate representation of the people in the legislature, and of judicial proceedings according to the course of the common law.
Page 87 - Morrell of the first part, and the town of North Hempstead in Queens County and State of New York, of the second part, witnesseth, that the said parties of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar lawful money of the United States of America, to them in hand paid by the said party of the second part, at or before the ensealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged...
Page 143 - Where a law is plain and unambiguous, whether it be expressed in general or limited terms, the Legislature should be intended to mean what they have plainly expressed, and consequently no room is left for construction.
Page 310 - Where a court has jurisdiction, it has a right to decide every question which occurs in the cause ; and whether its decision be correct or otherwise, its judgment, until reversed, is regarded as binding in every other court. But if it act without authority, its judgments and orders are regarded as nullities. They are not voidable, but simply void.
Page 25 - no action shall be brought whereby to charge the defendant upon any special promise to answer for the debt, default, or miscarriage of another person, unless the agreement upon which such action shall be brought, or some memorandum or note thereof, shall be in writing, and signed by the party to be charged therewith, or some other person thereunto by him lawfully authorized.
Page 238 - Every male person subject to none of the foregoing disqualifications, who shall have attained the age of twenty-one years, and who shall be a citizen of the United States, and...
Page 239 - In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right to be heard by himself and counsel; to demand the nature and cause of the accusation against him; to meet the witnesses face to face; to have compulsory process to compel the attendance of witnesses in his behalf; and in prosecutions by indictment, or information, to a speedy public trial by an impartial jury of the county or district wherein the offense shall have been committed; which county or district shall have been previously ascertained...
Page 315 - To give any binding effect to a judgment, it is essential that the court should have jurisdiction of the person, and of the subject matter; and the want of jurisdiction is a matter that may always be set up against a judgment, when sought to be enforced, or when any benefit is claimed under it. The want of jurisdiction makes it utterly void and unavailable for any purpose.
Page 206 - The test," says Judge Duncan in Swan v. Scott, 11 Serg. & R. 164, "whether a demand connected with an illegal transaction is capable of being enforced at law, is whether the plaintiff requires the aid of the illegal transaction to establish his case.
Page 88 - ... have granted, bargained, sold, assigned, transferred and set over, and by these presents do grant, bargain...