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Page 92
... construction of the contract , she had the privilege of waiting until the presump- tion of death arose before submitting the proofs of death , then she offered to present proofs and commenced this action within a reasonable time after ...
... construction of the contract , she had the privilege of waiting until the presump- tion of death arose before submitting the proofs of death , then she offered to present proofs and commenced this action within a reasonable time after ...
Page 121
... construction of the word " child " in the instrument itself construed in the light a will , as including an adopted child , was of the surrounding facts and conditions . not involved in that case ; simply the con- Where the grantor or ...
... construction of the word " child " in the instrument itself construed in the light a will , as including an adopted child , was of the surrounding facts and conditions . not involved in that case ; simply the con- Where the grantor or ...
Page 122
... construction of the same statute , because , the adoption of the child. ing named three children , ... equal- ly ; and in case either of my said three chil- dren shall die before said Mary , leaving a child or children , then it is my ...
... construction of the same statute , because , the adoption of the child. ing named three children , ... equal- ly ; and in case either of my said three chil- dren shall die before said Mary , leaving a child or children , then it is my ...
Page 123
... construction in this state as the legislature of Massachusetts has formulated in statute . The burden is upon the defendants here to show that it was the intention of the settlor to include an adopted child of William L. Wilder , when ...
... construction in this state as the legislature of Massachusetts has formulated in statute . The burden is upon the defendants here to show that it was the intention of the settlor to include an adopted child of William L. Wilder , when ...
Page 125
... construction that inten- tion must govern where not violative of law , the term " heirs " as used by the tes- tator did not include children adopted by the son . Another fact bearing out this finding and the construction placed thereon ...
... construction that inten- tion must govern where not violative of law , the term " heirs " as used by the tes- tator did not include children adopted by the son . Another fact bearing out this finding and the construction placed thereon ...
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Page 5 - For no country ever takes notice of the revenue laws of another. " <The objection, that a contract is immoral or illegal as between plaintiff and defendant, sounds at all times very ill in the mouth of the defendant. It is not for his sake, however, that the objection is ever allowed; but it is founded in general principles of policy, which the defendant has the advantage of, contrary to the real justice, as between him and the plaintiff, by accident, if I may so say. The principle of public policy...
Page 60 - Each individual of the society has a right to be protected by it in the enjoyment of his life, liberty and property, according to standing laws.
Page 5 - No court will lend its aid to a man who founds his cause of action upon an immoral or an illegal act. If, from the plaintiff's own stating or otherwise, the cause of action appears to arise ex turpi causa, or the transgression of a positive law of this country, there the court says he has no right to be assisted. It is upon that ground the court goes; not for the sake of defendant, but because they will not lend their aid to such a plaintiff.
Page 441 - ... transported into any State or Territory, or remaining therein for use, consumption, sale or storage therein, shall upon arrival in such State or Territory, be subject to the operation and effect of the laws of such State or Territory, enacted in the exercise of its police powers, to the same extent and in the same manner as though such animals or birds had been produced in such State or Territory, and shall not be exempt therefrom by reason of being introduced therein in original packages or...
Page 454 - There is no inherent right in a citizen to thus sell intoxicating liquors by retail; it is not a privilege of a citizen of the state or of a citizen of the United States. As it is a business attended with danger to the community it may, as already said, be entirely prohibited, or be permitted under such conditions as will limit to the utmost its evils. The manner and extent of regulation rest in the discretion of the governing authority.
Page 451 - ... transported Into any State or Territory, or remaining therein for use, consumption, sale or storage therein, shall upon arrival In such State or Territory be subject to the operation and effect of the laws of such State or Territory enacted in the exercise of its police powers, to the same extent and in the same manner as though such liquids or liquors had been produced in such State or Territory, and shall not be exempt therefrom by reason of being introduced therein In original packages or...
Page 442 - We admit, as all must admit, that the powers of the government are limited, and that its limits are not to be transcended. But we think the sound construction of the constitution must allow to the national legislature that discretion, with respect to the means by which the powers it confers are to be carried into execution, which will enable that body to perform the high duties assigned to it in the manner most beneficial to the people.
Page 148 - No law shall be revived, amended, or the provisions thereof extended, or conferred by reference to its title only, but so much thereof as is revived, amended, extended, or conferred, shall be reenacted, and published at length.
Page 393 - The court must, in every stage of an action, disregard any error or defect, in the pleadings or proceedings, which does not affect the substantial rights of the adverse party; and no judgment can be reversed or affected by reason of such error or defect.
Page 355 - By the rule of construction known as 'ejusdem generis,' where general words follow the enumeration of particular classes of persons or things, the general- words will be construed as applicable only to persons or things of the same general nature or class as those enumerated.