The Code of Virginia: With the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Virginia |
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... less than one hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars and by confinement in jail for a period of not less than thirty days nor more than six months . Sec . 144 a . Preservation of order at the polls . - The judges of election ...
... less than one hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars and by confinement in jail for a period of not less than thirty days nor more than six months . Sec . 144 a . Preservation of order at the polls . - The judges of election ...
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... less than eight hundred nor more than twelve hundred dollars ; the city judge of Roanoke , a sum not less than seven hundred and fifty nor more than one thousand dollars ; and the city judge of Staunton , a sum not less than seven ...
... less than eight hundred nor more than twelve hundred dollars ; the city judge of Roanoke , a sum not less than seven hundred and fifty nor more than one thousand dollars ; and the city judge of Staunton , a sum not less than seven ...
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... less than one dollar nor more than ten dollars . 4. The police justice of the city of Richmond shall have jurisdiction to try cases of misdemeanor arising under the preceding section , and all other offences committed in the capitol ...
... less than one dollar nor more than ten dollars . 4. The police justice of the city of Richmond shall have jurisdiction to try cases of misdemeanor arising under the preceding section , and all other offences committed in the capitol ...
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... less than three companies , and commanded by a major , elected as prescribed in section three hundred and fourteen , and commissioned by the governor upon certificate of election . The staffs of battalions of infantry and cavalry shall ...
... less than three companies , and commanded by a major , elected as prescribed in section three hundred and fourteen , and commissioned by the governor upon certificate of election . The staffs of battalions of infantry and cavalry shall ...
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... less than one hundred dollars , and im- prisoned not exceeding twelve months . The record herein required to be kept by the collecting officer shall be prima facie evidence of the previous tender in any prosecution under this act . Sec ...
... less than one hundred dollars , and im- prisoned not exceeding twelve months . The record herein required to be kept by the collecting officer shall be prima facie evidence of the previous tender in any prosecution under this act . Sec ...
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Page 295 - Every holder is deemed prima facie to be a holder in due course ; but when it is shown that the title of any person who has negotiated the instrument was defective, the burden is on the holder to prove that he or some person under whom he claims acquired the title as holder in due course.
Page 157 - That if any common carrier subject to the provisions of this Act shall, directly or indirectly, by any special rate, rebate, drawback, or other device, charge, demand, collect, or receive from any person or persons a greater or less compensation...
Page 160 - ... nothing in this Act contained shall in any way abridge or alter the remedies now existing at common law or by statute, but the provisions of this Act are in addition to such remedies...
Page 290 - In order, however, that any such instrument when completed may be enforced against any person who became a party thereto prior to its completion it must be filled up strictly in accordance with the authority given and within a reasonable time. But if any such instrument after completion is negotiated to a holder in due course it is valid and effectual for all purposes in his hands, and he may enforce it as if it had been filled up strictly in accordance with the authority given and within a reasonable...
Page 124 - Persons holding stock as executors, administrators, guardians, or trustees shall not be personally subject to any liabilities as stockholders, but the estates and funds in their hands shall be liable in like manner and to the same extent as the testator, intestate, ward, or person interested in such trust funds would be if living and competent to act and hold the stock in his own name.
Page 124 - ... 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 289 - But nothing in this section shall alter or repeal any statute requiring in certain cases the nature of the consideration to be stated in the instrument.
Page 303 - Where a negotiable instrument is materially altered without the assent of all parties liable thereon, it is avoided, except as against a party who has himself made, authorized or assented to the alteration, and subsequent indorsers.
Page 296 - And, in addition, he engages that on due presentment, it shall be accepted or paid, or both, as the case may be, according to its tenor, and that if it be dishonored, and the necessary proceedings on dishonor be duly taken, he will pay the amount thereof to the holder, or to any subsequent indorser who may be compelled to pay it.
Page 157 - ... who, by means of false billing, false classification, false weighing, or false report of weight, or by any other device or means...