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Page 130
... constitution intends to assure to the accused when put upon trial to either have a verdict rendered in his case , or go free would be made to depend upon the arbitrary discretion of the judge . Mr. Bishop , in his work upon criminal law ...
... constitution intends to assure to the accused when put upon trial to either have a verdict rendered in his case , or go free would be made to depend upon the arbitrary discretion of the judge . Mr. Bishop , in his work upon criminal law ...
Page 141
... CONSTITUTIONAL LAW . - - PARDON . CONVICTION . [ No. 3 . COMMONWEALTH v . LOCKWOOD . By the constitution of the Commonwealth , the governor with the advice of the coun- cil may grant a pardon of an offence after a verdict of guilty ...
... CONSTITUTIONAL LAW . - - PARDON . CONVICTION . [ No. 3 . COMMONWEALTH v . LOCKWOOD . By the constitution of the Commonwealth , the governor with the advice of the coun- cil may grant a pardon of an offence after a verdict of guilty ...
Page 142
... constitution of the Common- wealth , which declares that " the power of pardoning offences , except such as persons may be convicted of before the senate by an impeachment of the house , shall be in the governor , by and with the advice ...
... constitution of the Common- wealth , which declares that " the power of pardoning offences , except such as persons may be convicted of before the senate by an impeachment of the house , shall be in the governor , by and with the advice ...
Page 143
... constitution clearly indicate that its framers had in mind these rules of the common law . The word " conviction " was used in the same sense in many public acts of the government of this State , after it had thrown off the authority of ...
... constitution clearly indicate that its framers had in mind these rules of the common law . The word " conviction " was used in the same sense in many public acts of the government of this State , after it had thrown off the authority of ...
Page 144
... constitution . But it may be observed that the Rev. Sts . c . 123 , § 3 , and the Gen. Sts . c . 158 , § 5 , provide that " no person indicted for an offence shall be convicted thereof , unless by confession of his guilt in open court ...
... constitution . But it may be observed that the Rev. Sts . c . 123 , § 3 , and the Gen. Sts . c . 158 , § 5 , provide that " no person indicted for an offence shall be convicted thereof , unless by confession of his guilt in open court ...
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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...