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... debt . When several persons are jointly or jointly and severally liable on a contract and one discharges it , he can compel the others who have not paid their share to contribute . CHAPTER V. PARTIES . 34. Definition . The parties to ...
... debt . When several persons are jointly or jointly and severally liable on a contract and one discharges it , he can compel the others who have not paid their share to contribute . CHAPTER V. PARTIES . 34. Definition . The parties to ...
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... debts the husband was charged with them . She could make no contracts while living with her husband , that would either bind him or her except when she did so as his agent . He was entitled to her earn- ings . But if he did not supply ...
... debts the husband was charged with them . She could make no contracts while living with her husband , that would either bind him or her except when she did so as his agent . He was entitled to her earn- ings . But if he did not supply ...
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... debt con- tracted during infancy is upheld and an expressed promise to pay a debt barred by the Statute of limitations or bankruptcy is good with- out further consideration because it is a moral consideration based on what was once a ...
... debt con- tracted during infancy is upheld and an expressed promise to pay a debt barred by the Statute of limitations or bankruptcy is good with- out further consideration because it is a moral consideration based on what was once a ...
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... debt were not yet due and they settle for $ 90 because of the advance payment , it will be upheld ; or if there was a dispute as to the amount due they could compromise for less than B claimed , and it would be a complete discharge of ...
... debt were not yet due and they settle for $ 90 because of the advance payment , it will be upheld ; or if there was a dispute as to the amount due they could compromise for less than B claimed , and it would be a complete discharge of ...
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... evidence . The debtor is not presumed to owe the debt , and therefore , the creditor ( plaintiff ) must overcome this presumption by producing more evidence that he does owe it than the defendant REMEDIES . 35 Remedies.
... evidence . The debtor is not presumed to owe the debt , and therefore , the creditor ( plaintiff ) must overcome this presumption by producing more evidence that he does owe it than the defendant REMEDIES . 35 Remedies.
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Page 10 - First, and which are of a general nature and not local to that kingdom, shall be the rule of decision, and shall be considered as of full force until repealed by legislative authority."— Act of the General Convention of Delegates of the Colony of Virginia, held at Williamsburg, Monday, May 6, 1776.
Page 219 - TOGETHER with all and singular the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in anywise appertaining and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues and profits thereof...
Page 218 - America, to him in hand paid by the said party of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, does by these presents grant, bargain, sell, convey, and confirm unto the said party of the second part, and to his heirs and assigns forever, [here give description of property].
Page 220 - Rodman, who are personally known to me to be the same persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument, appeared before me this day in person and acknowledged that they signed, sealed, and delivered the said instrument as their free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes therein set forth.
Page 10 - That the common law of England so far as the same is applicable and of a general nature...
Page 222 - Belle, his wife, party of the first part, for themselves and their heirs, executors, and administrators, do covenant, grant, bargain, and agree, to and with the said party of the second part, his...
Page 7 - Municipal law, thus understood, is properly defined to be a 'rule of civil conduct prescribed by the supreme power in a state, commanding what is right and prohibiting what is wrong.
Page 108 - For value received I hereby guarantee the payment of the within note.
Page 224 - In witness whereof the said party of the first part has hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written.
Page 222 - ... whatsoever of the said party of the first part, either in law or equity of, in and to the above bargained premises with the said hereditaments and appurtenances.