Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Supreme Court of the State of Montana ..., Volume 15Bancroft-Whitney Company, 1895 - Law reports, digests, etc |
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... NEGLIGENCE - Death by wrongful act - Evidence . - In an action for damages for decedent's death , occasioned by the caving in of a ditch in which he was work- ing as a laborer , proof of the character of the ground through which the ...
... NEGLIGENCE - Death by wrongful act - Evidence . - In an action for damages for decedent's death , occasioned by the caving in of a ditch in which he was work- ing as a laborer , proof of the character of the ground through which the ...
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... negligence in not properly cribbing and supporting said ditches with timbers to prevent the same from caving ; that by reason of such negligence on the part of said company the said ditch caved , and the side thereof fell upon and ...
... negligence in not properly cribbing and supporting said ditches with timbers to prevent the same from caving ; that by reason of such negligence on the part of said company the said ditch caved , and the side thereof fell upon and ...
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... negligence in failing to prop and brace the same , as alleged in the complaint . We think it was competent to show fully the condition and character of the ground through which the ditch ran ; the knowledge of the company , or the means ...
... negligence in failing to prop and brace the same , as alleged in the complaint . We think it was competent to show fully the condition and character of the ground through which the ditch ran ; the knowledge of the company , or the means ...
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... negligent , and comes within a reasonable time , although he has not complied with the strict terms of the contract . But in all such cases the court expects the party to make out a case free from all doubt , and to show that the relief ...
... negligent , and comes within a reasonable time , although he has not complied with the strict terms of the contract . But in all such cases the court expects the party to make out a case free from all doubt , and to show that the relief ...
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... NEGLIGENCE - Fellow - servants - Pleading . - A complaint in an action for personal injuries which alleges that plaintiff was acting , when injured , pursuant to the orders of his foreman , and that defendant , disregarding its duty ...
... NEGLIGENCE - Fellow - servants - Pleading . - A complaint in an action for personal injuries which alleges that plaintiff was acting , when injured , pursuant to the orders of his foreman , and that defendant , disregarding its duty ...
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Page 209 - ... and that no adverse claim exists ; and thereafter Opinion of the Court. no objection from third parties to the issuance of a patent shall be heard, except it be shown that the applicant has failed to comply with the terms of this chapter.
Page 457 - In determining the value of land appropriated for public purposes, the same considerations are to be regarded as in a sale of property between private parties. The inquiry in such cases must be, what is the property worth in the market, viewed not merely with reference to the uses to which it is at the time applied, but with reference to the uses to which it is plainly adapted; that is to say, what is it worth from its availability for valuable uses.
Page 320 - ... on real estate, or of judgments or decrees in its favor; all deposits of money, bullion, or other valuable thing for its use, or for the use of any of its shareholders or creditors; and all payments of money to either, made after the commission of an act of insolvency or in contemplation thereof...
Page 471 - Actions for the following causes must be tried in the county in which the subject of the action, or some part thereof, is situated...
Page 150 - A witness is presumed to speak the truth. This presumption, however, may be repelled by the manner in which he testifies, by the character of his testimony, or by evidence affecting his character for truth, honesty, or integrity, or his motives, or by contradictory evidence; and the judges are the exclusive judges of his credibility.
Page 87 - In making the appointment of a special administrator, the court or judge must give preference to the person entitled to letters testamentary or of administration, but. no appeal must be allowed from the appointment.
Page 174 - ... a memorandum of the items of his costs and necessary disbursements in the action or proceeding...
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Page 51 - It is mutually agreed that all the covenants and agreements herein contained shall extend to and be obligatory upon the heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns of the respective parties.
Page 37 - A ministerial duty, the performance of which may, in proper cases, be required of the head of a department, by judicial process, is one in respect to which nothing is left to discretion. It is a simple, definite duty, arising under conditions admitted or proved to exist, and imposed by law.