Digest of the Laws of California: Containing All Laws of a General Character which Were in Force on the First Day of January, 1858; Also, the Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States, Articles of Confederation, Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions of 1798-'99, Acts of Congress Relative to Public Lands and Pre-emptions. Together with Judicial Decisions, Both of the Supreme Court of the United States and of California; to which are Also Appended Numerous Forms for Obtaining Pre-emption and Bounty Lands, Etc., Etc. Prepared Under Act of the Legislature for the Session of 1857. [To which is Also Appended, a Supplement: Containing the Acts of 1858, 1859 and 1860 ... With Emendations ...]S.D. Valentine and son, 1857 - 1189 pages |
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... person voted for as vice - president ; and they shall make distinct lists of all persons voted for as president ... person having the greatest number of votes for president shall be the president , if such a number be a majority of the ...
... person voted for as vice - president ; and they shall make distinct lists of all persons voted for as president ... person having the greatest number of votes for president shall be the president , if such a number be a majority of the ...
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... person shall be imprisoned for debt in any civil action , on mesne or final process , unless in cases of fraud ; and no person shall be imprisoned for a militia fine in time of peace . SEC . 16. No bill of attainder , ex post facto law ...
... person shall be imprisoned for debt in any civil action , on mesne or final process , unless in cases of fraud ; and no person shall be imprisoned for a militia fine in time of peace . SEC . 16. No bill of attainder , ex post facto law ...
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... person under oath , setting forth that any person , by reason of insanity , is unsafe to be at large , or is suffering under mental derangement , cause the said person to be brought before him at such time and place as he may direct ...
... person under oath , setting forth that any person , by reason of insanity , is unsafe to be at large , or is suffering under mental derangement , cause the said person to be brought before him at such time and place as he may direct ...
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... person , whereby he shall promise to pay to any other person , or to his order , or to the order of any other person , or unto the bearer , any sum of money therein men- tioned , shall be due and payable as therein expressed , and shall ...
... person , whereby he shall promise to pay to any other person , or to his order , or to the order of any other person , or unto the bearer , any sum of money therein men- tioned , shall be due and payable as therein expressed , and shall ...
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... person or persons , or corporation , has received moneys belonging to the state , or has been intrusted with the collection , management , or disbursement of any moneys , bonds or interest accruing therefrom , belonging in like manner ...
... person or persons , or corporation , has received moneys belonging to the state , or has been intrusted with the collection , management , or disbursement of any moneys , bonds or interest accruing therefrom , belonging in like manner ...
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