United States Reports: Cases Adjudged in the Supreme Court, Volume 161United States. Supreme Court, John Chandler Bancroft Davis, Henry Putzel, Henry C. Lind, Frank D. Wagner Banks & Bros., Law Publishers, 1896 - Courts |
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... Constitution , which declares that private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation ... constitutional duty of the government , as well as with common justice , the claimant's cause of action is one that ...
... Constitution , which declares that private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation ... constitutional duty of the government , as well as with common justice , the claimant's cause of action is one that ...
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... Constitution , for the protection of private rights against illegal invasion by officers of the government . In United States v . Lee , 106 U. S. 196 , 208 , 209 , this court said that when the citizen , " in one of the courts of ...
... Constitution , for the protection of private rights against illegal invasion by officers of the government . In United States v . Lee , 106 U. S. 196 , 208 , 209 , this court said that when the citizen , " in one of the courts of ...
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... Constitution , only be by indictment . The necessity for identifying references in the indictment , to the obscene matter upon which the grand jury makes its finding , is an essential part of the rule , dispensing with the obligation of ...
... Constitution , only be by indictment . The necessity for identifying references in the indictment , to the obscene matter upon which the grand jury makes its finding , is an essential part of the rule , dispensing with the obligation of ...
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... Constitution forbids in a certain class of cases prosecution except by indictment , and , there- fore , to the extent that such knowledge is essential to con- stitute a valid instrument , the accused is entitled , under the Constitution ...
... Constitution forbids in a certain class of cases prosecution except by indictment , and , there- fore , to the extent that such knowledge is essential to con- stitute a valid instrument , the accused is entitled , under the Constitution ...
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... Constitution , the accused cannot be prose- cuted except on presentment by a grand jury . That the mere silence or acquiescence of the accused cannot deprive him of his constitutional right is obvious . In Hopt v . Utah , 110 U S. 574 ...
... Constitution , the accused cannot be prose- cuted except on presentment by a grand jury . That the mere silence or acquiescence of the accused cannot deprive him of his constitutional right is obvious . In Hopt v . Utah , 110 U S. 574 ...
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Page 4 - The shareholders of each association formed under the provisions of this act, and of each existing bank or banking association that may accept the provisions of this act, shall be held individually responsible, equally and ratably, and not one for another, for all contracts, debts, and engagements of such association to the extent of the amount of their stock therein at the par value thereof, in addition to the amount invested in such shares...
Page 594 - An Act to regulate commerce," approved February fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, or of any amendment thereof, on the ground or for the reason that the testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, required of him, may tend to criminate him or subject him to a penalty or forfeiture. But no person shall be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture for or on account of any transaction, matter or thing, concerning which he may testify, or produce evidence, documentary or otherwise,...
Page 348 - All transfers and assignments made of any claim upon the United States, or of any part or share thereof, or interest therein, whether absolute or conditional, and whatever may be the consideration therefor, and all powers of attorney, orders, or other authorities for receiving payment of any such claim, or of any part or share thereof, shall be absolutely null and void, unless they are freely made and executed in the presence of at least two attesting witnesses, after the allowance ' of such a claim,...
Page 617 - This can only be obviated by adhering to the rule that constitutional provisions for the security of person and property should be liberally construed. A close and literal construction deprives them of half their efficacy, and leads to gradual depreciation of the right, as if it consisted more in sound than in substance. It is the duty of the courts to be watchful for the constitutional rights of the citizen, and against any stealthy encroachments thereon.
Page 610 - No person shall be excused from attending and testifying or from producing documentary evidence before the commission or in obedience to the subpoena of the commission on the ground or for the reason that the testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, required of him may tend to criminate him or subject him to a penalty or forfeiture.
Page 635 - It may be that it is the obnoxious thing in its mildest and least repulsive form; but illegitimate and unconstitutional practices get their first footing in that way, namely, by silent approaches and slight deviations from legal modes of procedure.
Page 531 - It is not intended to say that these words comprehend that commerce which is completely internal, which is carried on between man and man in a state, or between different parts of the same state, and which does not extend to or affect other states.
Page 509 - A fugitive criminal shall not be surrendered if the offence in respect of which his surrender is demanded is one of a political character...
Page 470 - ... loss or damage arising from negligence, fault, or failure in proper loading, stowage, custody, care, or proper delivery of any and all lawful merchandise or property committed to its or their charge.
Page 126 - In any case in which the jurisdiction of the court is in issue: in such cases the question of jurisdiction alone shall be certified to the Supreme Court from the court below for decision.