The Scottish Justices' Manual: Being an Alphabetical Compendium of the Powers and Duties of Justices of the Peace Within Scotland, and of Those Points of Law which They are Most Frequently Called Upon to Decide |
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... examination , where he has no more than suspicion that a crime has been committed , and by the person he proposes to ... examination , he may lawfully embody an order for commitment in the warrant to arrest ; 2 and this is the tenor of ...
... examination , where he has no more than suspicion that a crime has been committed , and by the person he proposes to ... examination , he may lawfully embody an order for commitment in the warrant to arrest ; 2 and this is the tenor of ...
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... examination of an accused person , by taking his declaration , ( See Declaration , ) and of witnesses by pre- cognition , ( See Precognition , ) if there be not reasonable grounds of suspicion against the above party , he is to be ...
... examination of an accused person , by taking his declaration , ( See Declaration , ) and of witnesses by pre- cognition , ( See Precognition , ) if there be not reasonable grounds of suspicion against the above party , he is to be ...
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... examination.1 The statement then made by the prisoner is termed his Declaration , and forms an article of evidence which may be brought against him upon his trial.2 2. Effect of Declaration . If the Justice be satisfied , from the ...
... examination.1 The statement then made by the prisoner is termed his Declaration , and forms an article of evidence which may be brought against him upon his trial.2 2. Effect of Declaration . If the Justice be satisfied , from the ...
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... examination . See Warrant , Medit . Fuge Warrant . MINORS . 1. Definitions . The term Minors , in its extended signification , includes all persons under the age of majority , or twenty - one in both sexes.5 In its limited sense , it ...
... examination . See Warrant , Medit . Fuge Warrant . MINORS . 1. Definitions . The term Minors , in its extended signification , includes all persons under the age of majority , or twenty - one in both sexes.5 In its limited sense , it ...
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... examination , till the magistrate feels enabled , either to commit for trial , or to discharge the accused . ( D ) No Bail . And during this interval , the prisoner is not entitled to be admitted to bail , although that is often allowed ...
... examination , till the magistrate feels enabled , either to commit for trial , or to discharge the accused . ( D ) No Bail . And during this interval , the prisoner is not entitled to be admitted to bail , although that is often allowed ...
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Page 440 - Attempts whatever, which shall be made against his Person, Crown, or Dignity; and I will do my utmost Endeavour to disclose...
Page 440 - James the third, or of Scotland by the name of James the eighth, or the stile and title of King of Great Britain, hath any right or title whatsoever to the crown of this realm, or any other the dominions thereunto belonging.
Page 412 - And all these things I do plainly and sincerely acknowledge and swear according to these express words by me spoken, and according to the plain and common sense and understanding of the same words without any equivocation, mental evasion, or secret reservation whatsoever. And I do make this recognition, acknowledgment, abjuration, renunciation, and promise heartily, willingly, and truly, upon the true faith of a Christian. So help me God.
Page 440 - Second and since his decease pretended to be and took upon himself the style and title of King of England by the name of James the Third or of Scotland by the name of James the Eighth or the style and title of King of Great Britain hath any right or title whatsoever to the crown of this realm or any other the dominions thereunto belonging.
Page 441 - James, and since his decease, pretending to be and taking upon himself the stile and title of King of England by the name of James the Third, or of Scotland by the name of James the Eighth, or the stile and title of King of Great Britain, hath not any right or title whatsoever to the crown of this realm...
Page 440 - Do truly and sincerely acknowledge, profess, testify and declare in my conscience before God and the world that our Sovereign Lord King George is lawful and rightful King of this realm and all other His Majesty's dominions and countries thereunto belonging.
Page 440 - I AB do sincerely promise and swear, That I will be faithful, and bear true allegiance, to their Majesties King William and Queen Mary: So help me God.
Page 429 - Correction] at aforesaid, and there deliver him to the keeper thereof, together with this precept : And I do hereby command you, the said keeper of the said...
Page 412 - That I will bear faith and true allegiance to His Majesty King George and him will defend to the utmost of my power against all traitorous conspiracies and attempts whatsoever which shall be made against his person crown or dignity.
Page 421 - Be it remembered, that on the day of in the year of his majesty's reign, and in the year of our Lord...