Pacific Coast Law Journal: Containing All the Decisions of the Supreme Court of California, and the Important Decisions of the U.S. Circuit and U.S. District Courts for the District of California, and of the U.S. Supreme Court and Higher Courts of Other States, Volume 2W. T. Baggett and Company, 1879 - Law |
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... reasons , we are of opinion that when the plaint- iff paid the money to the defendant , he was under no legal duress ... reason for remanding the cause for a new trial . It is evident the plaintiff could not improve his case on another ...
... reasons , we are of opinion that when the plaint- iff paid the money to the defendant , he was under no legal duress ... reason for remanding the cause for a new trial . It is evident the plaintiff could not improve his case on another ...
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... reason of gross neglect and staleness of their claims , they having been allowed against the estate over seventeen years ago . The court below found the following facts , among others : That the Probate Judge allowed on the 28th of ...
... reason of gross neglect and staleness of their claims , they having been allowed against the estate over seventeen years ago . The court below found the following facts , among others : That the Probate Judge allowed on the 28th of ...
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... reasons already stated , the claim could not properly be presented and allowed in his name and for his use . . For these reasons , we are of opinion that the judgment was improperly allowed as a claim against the estate , and that the ...
... reasons already stated , the claim could not properly be presented and allowed in his name and for his use . . For these reasons , we are of opinion that the judgment was improperly allowed as a claim against the estate , and that the ...
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... reason to suspect his wife of infidelity , it is neither cruel nor inhuman to charge her with it , but personal vio- lence is not justifiable . Ib . Decided April 16 , 1878 . LIFE INSURANCE . Representations as warranties — Not extended ...
... reason to suspect his wife of infidelity , it is neither cruel nor inhuman to charge her with it , but personal vio- lence is not justifiable . Ib . Decided April 16 , 1878 . LIFE INSURANCE . Representations as warranties — Not extended ...
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... reason of these irregularities the parties have not been heard and no proper settlement had . From Probate Court , Sacramento County . Cynthia A. Runyon , administratrix of Jared Runyon , de- ceased , on the 11th day of June , 1877 ...
... reason of these irregularities the parties have not been heard and no proper settlement had . From Probate Court , Sacramento County . Cynthia A. Runyon , administratrix of Jared Runyon , de- ceased , on the 11th day of June , 1877 ...
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Page 323 - ... and the right of way for the construction of ditches and canals for the purposes herein specified is acknowledged and confirmed ; but whenever any person, in the construction of any ditch or canal, injures or damages the possession of any settler on the public domain, the party committing such injury or damage shall be liable to the party injured for such injury or damage.
Page 199 - It is a maxim not to be disregarded that general expressions, in every opinion, are to be taken in connection with the case in which those expressions are used. If they go beyond the case, they may be respected, but ought not to control the judgment in a subsequent suit when the very point is presented for decision. The reason of this maxim is obvious. The question actually before the court is investigated with care, and considered in its full extent. Other principles which may serve to illustrate...
Page 323 - That whenever by priority of possession rights to the use of water for mining, agricultural, manufacturing, or other purposes have vested and accrued and the same are recognized and acknowledged by the local customs, laws, and the decisions of courts, the possessors and owners of such vested rights shall be maintained and protected in the same...
Page 413 - Journal, nor unless the party complained of has been served with a copy of the complaint against him, and shall have had an opportunity of being heard in his defense.
Page 407 - SECTION 1. The judicial power of the State shall be vested in the Senate sitting as a Court of Impeachment, in a Supreme Court, Superior Courts, Justices of the Peace, and such inferior courts as the Legislature may establish in any incorporated city, or town, or city and county.
Page 177 - ... upon such terms as may be just, at any time within one year after notice thereof, relieve a party from a judgment, order, or other proceeding, taken against him through his mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect...
Page 413 - The Legislature may also provide for the appointment, by the several Superior Courts, of one or more Commissioners in their respective counties, or cities and counties, with authority to perform chamber business of the Judges of the Superior Courts, to take depositions, and perform such other business connected with the administration of justice as may be prescribed by law.
Page 309 - ... that the property or fund is in danger of being lost, removed, or materially injured.
Page 412 - Superior Court may be tried by a Judge pro tempore, who must be a member of the bar, agreed upon in writing by the parties litigant, or their attorneys of record, approved by the Court, and sworn to try the cause SBC.
Page 245 - And you are hereby notified that, unless you so appear and answer, the plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the complaint...