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When the party himself seeks the aid of the court , the averment he is required to
make is a very simple one , namely , “ that he is unable to pay all bis debts in full ,
and is willing to surrender all his estate and effects for the benefit of his ...
When the party himself seeks the aid of the court , the averment he is required to
make is a very simple one , namely , “ that he is unable to pay all bis debts in full ,
and is willing to surrender all his estate and effects for the benefit of his ...
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Does it in effect forbid all proceedings to collect debts in cases of insolvency in
other courts , and in all other modes than by bankruptcy ? We do not think that its
purpose of securing equality of distribution is designed to be carried so far .
Does it in effect forbid all proceedings to collect debts in cases of insolvency in
other courts , and in all other modes than by bankruptcy ? We do not think that its
purpose of securing equality of distribution is designed to be carried so far .
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As has already been intimated , much effect can be given to it , as increasing the
obligations of the defendants , without construing it as an absolute warranty of
punctuality . Upon the whole , we think that there is no evidence that the ...
As has already been intimated , much effect can be given to it , as increasing the
obligations of the defendants , without construing it as an absolute warranty of
punctuality . Upon the whole , we think that there is no evidence that the ...
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... have carried the power of the common carrier to make special contracts to the
extent of enabling him to exonerate himself from the effects of even gross
negligence , yet that this effect has never been given to a contract general in its
terms .
... have carried the power of the common carrier to make special contracts to the
extent of enabling him to exonerate himself from the effects of even gross
negligence , yet that this effect has never been given to a contract general in its
terms .
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The effect of this difference is to shift the burden of proof from one party to the
other . ' It is unnecessary to adjudicate that point in this case , as the judge on the
trial charged the jury , as requested by the defendants , that the burden of proof ...
The effect of this difference is to shift the burden of proof from one party to the
other . ' It is unnecessary to adjudicate that point in this case , as the judge on the
trial charged the jury , as requested by the defendants , that the burden of proof ...
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Page 272 - that the laws of the several States, except where the constitution, treaties, or statutes of the United States shall otherwise require or provide, shall be regarded as rules of decision in trials at common law in the courts of the United States, in cases where they apply.
Page 119 - And the said records and judicial proceedings authenticated as aforesaid, shall have such faith and credit given to them in every court within the United States, as they have by law or usage in the courts of the state from whence the said records are or shall be taken.
Page 147 - Their judgment, however, shall not extend further than to removal from office and disqualification to hold or ,enjoy any place of honor, trust, or profit, under this Commonwealth: but the party, so convicted, shall be, nevertheless, liable to indictment, trial, judgment and punishment, according to the laws of the land.
Page 212 - No man, nor corporation, or association of men, have any other title to obtain advantages, or particular and exclusive privileges distinct from those of the community, than what arises from •the consideration of services rendered to the public...
Page 391 - That if a suit be commenced in any state court against an alien, or by a citizen of the state in which the suit is brought against a citizen of another state...
Page 158 - ... at the rate allowed by the laws of the State, Territory, or district where the bank is located, and no more, except that where by the laws of any State a different rate is limited for banks of issue organized under State laws, the rate so limited shall be allowed for associations organized or existing in any such State under this Title.
Page 145 - And no person shall ever be admitted to hold a seat in the Legislature, or any office of trust or importance under the government of this Commonwealth, who shall in the due course of law, have been convicted of bribery or corruption, in obtaining an election or appointment.
Page 209 - No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges and immunities of citizens of the United States...
Page 108 - That a discharge duly granted under this act shall, with the exceptions aforesaid, release the bankrupt from all debts, claims, liabilities, and demands which were or might have been proved against his estate in bankruptcy...
Page 109 - No creditor whose debt is provable shall be allowed to prosecute to final judgment any suit at law or in equity therefor against the bankrupt until the question of the debtor's discharge shall have been determined ; and any such suit or proceedings shall, upon the application of the bankrupt, be stayed to await the determination of the court in bankruptcy on the question of the discharge...