A Practical Treatise on the Office and Duties of Coroners in Ontario, and the Other Provinces, and the Territories of Canada, and in the Colony of Newfoundland: With Schedules of Fees, and an Appendix of Forms |
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... possible , whilst it remains in the same situation as when the person died . " 2 It is very desirable , as will be seen hereafter , that an inquest ( when there is occasion for one ) should be held with as little delay as possible ; yet ...
... possible , whilst it remains in the same situation as when the person died . " 2 It is very desirable , as will be seen hereafter , that an inquest ( when there is occasion for one ) should be held with as little delay as possible ; yet ...
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... possible to comply with the law . Until a remedy is provided by Act of Parliament , no more can be done than to give the profession warning of the difficulty . ' If the writ be directed to the " coroners , " where there are more than ...
... possible to comply with the law . Until a remedy is provided by Act of Parliament , no more can be done than to give the profession warning of the difficulty . ' If the writ be directed to the " coroners , " where there are more than ...
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... possible to commit such offence or not . The question whether an act done or omitted with intent to commit an offence is , or is not only preparation for the commission of that offence , and too remote to constitute an attempt to commit ...
... possible to commit such offence or not . The question whether an act done or omitted with intent to commit an offence is , or is not only preparation for the commission of that offence , and too remote to constitute an attempt to commit ...
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... possible care in performing the act is not to be expected or re- quired , but there should be such care taken as is usual with persons in similar situations.2 While a person is expected to anticipate and guard against all reasonable ...
... possible care in performing the act is not to be expected or re- quired , but there should be such care taken as is usual with persons in similar situations.2 While a person is expected to anticipate and guard against all reasonable ...
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... possible , of the husband or guardian of the woman.1 Under the criminal code no one is guilty of any offence who by means which he in good faith considers necessary for the preser- vation of the life of the mother , causes the death of ...
... possible , of the husband or guardian of the woman.1 Under the criminal code no one is guilty of any offence who by means which he in good faith considers necessary for the preser- vation of the life of the mother , causes the death of ...
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Common terms and phrases
accident accused acid adjournment antidote appear arsenic attendance blood body British Columbia Browne & Stewart Canada Evidence Act cause of death certificate charge child colour committed constable Copy caption coroner coroner's court Criminal Code crown attorney dead deceased declaration duty dying declarations examination execution Fatal Dose fees felo felo de se felony fire inquests Form gaol give evidence held homicide injury inquest inquiry inquisition jurors jury jurymen justice kill Lady the Queen magistrate manslaughter medical witness murder necessary notice Nova Scotia oath offence Ontario opinion opium Oyez pain party peace person poison post mortem Prince Edward Island produced Prof proper Province of Ontario prussic acid quashed recognizance Reese refuses respiration sheriff skin sometimes Sovereign Lady stains statute stomach strychnine summoned sworn symptoms taken Taylor Tidy tion verdict violent vomiting warrant wound writ
Popular passages
Page 377 - Having heard the evidence, do you "wish to say anything in answer to the charge? You are not ''obliged to say anything unless you desire to do so, but what"ever you say will be taken down in writing, and may be given " in evidence against you upon your trial.
Page 84 - Negligence is the omission to do something which a reasonable man, guided upon those considerations which ordinarily regulate the conduct of human affairs, would do, or doing something which a prudent and reasonable man would not do.
Page 349 - 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 70 - Homicide is culpable when it consists in the killing of any person, either by an unlawful act or by an omission, without lawful excuse, to perform or observe any legal duty, or by both combined, or by causing a person, by threats or fear of violence, or by deception, to do an act which causes that person's death, or by wilfully frightening a child or sick person.
Page 324 - You, as foreman of this grand jury, shall diligently inquire and true presentment make, of all such matters and things as shall be given you in charge ; the counsel of the people of this state, your fellows...
Page 91 - A child becomes a human being within the meaning of this Act when it has completely proceeded, in a living state, from the body of its mother...
Page 348 - Her person, crown and dignity, and that I will do my utmost endeavour to disclose and make known to...
Page 404 - Yeoman, not having the fear of God before his eyes, but being moved and seduced by the instigation of the devil...
Page 381 - Britain, to be made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands and tenements respectively, to the use of our said lady the Queen, her heirs and successors, if he the said AB fail in the condition indorsed.
Page 224 - ... to bring and have such person, at a time and place to be therein mentioned, before the justice who issued the said summons, or before such other justice or justices of the peace for the same...