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... given that the bankrupt must file a petition under any circum- stances . While his right to do so is without any other limit than his own sworn averment that he is unable to pay all his debts , there is not a word from which we can ...
... given that the bankrupt must file a petition under any circum- stances . While his right to do so is without any other limit than his own sworn averment that he is unable to pay all his debts , there is not a word from which we can ...
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... given to the creditor in a limited class of cases . The argument we are combating goes upon the hypothesis that there is another class given to the creditor by inference , namely , where the debtor ought himself to go into court as a ...
... given to the creditor in a limited class of cases . The argument we are combating goes upon the hypothesis that there is another class given to the creditor by inference , namely , where the debtor ought himself to go into court as a ...
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... given in this case , for the taking care of his stock on the train , is a passenger for hire . purpose of Mr. Justice BRADLEY delivered the opinion of the court . The plaintiff in this case was a drover , injured whilst travelling on a ...
... given in this case , for the taking care of his stock on the train , is a passenger for hire . purpose of Mr. Justice BRADLEY delivered the opinion of the court . The plaintiff in this case was a drover , injured whilst travelling on a ...
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... given to the questions propounded by the defendants . Those questions were , in substance , whether the person whose life was proposed for insurance had had certain diseases , or , during the next preceding seven years , any disease ...
... given to the questions propounded by the defendants . Those questions were , in substance , whether the person whose life was proposed for insurance had had certain diseases , or , during the next preceding seven years , any disease ...
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... given to them . By the act of April 3 , 1860 ( Civil Code , 710 ) , they are required to levy the following taxes annually upon the as- sessed value of the taxable property in the county : 1 , for state revenue , one and one half mills ...
... given to them . By the act of April 3 , 1860 ( Civil Code , 710 ) , they are required to levy the following taxes annually upon the as- sessed value of the taxable property in the county : 1 , for state revenue , one and one half mills ...
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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 106 - 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 107 - 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...