The Federal and State Constitutions, Colonial Charters, and Other Organic Laws of the State, Territories, and Colonies Now Or Heretofore Forming the United States of America, Volume 3Francis Newton Thorpe U.S. Government Printing Office, 1909 - Charters |
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Page 1270
... records of the whole merits of the case , the questions arising there from , the opinions of the court thereupon , and a summary of the reasons in support of those opinions . 4. And it shall be the duty of each judge of the supreme ...
... records of the whole merits of the case , the questions arising there from , the opinions of the court thereupon , and a summary of the reasons in support of those opinions . 4. And it shall be the duty of each judge of the supreme ...
Page 1301
... record , when added to the time he may have practised law , shall not be equal to eight years . SEC . 9. The court of appeals shall hold its sessions at the seat of government , unless otherwise directed by law ; but the general assem ...
... record , when added to the time he may have practised law , shall not be equal to eight years . SEC . 9. The court of appeals shall hold its sessions at the seat of government , unless otherwise directed by law ; but the general assem ...
Page 1303
... record , when added to the time he may have practised law , shall not be equal to eight years . SEC . 23. The judges of the circuit court shall , after their first term , hold their office for the term of six years from the day of their ...
... record , when added to the time he may have practised law , shall not be equal to eight years . SEC . 23. The judges of the circuit court shall , after their first term , hold their office for the term of six years from the day of their ...
Page 1328
... of any term , and shall provide by law for the custody and pres- ervation of the papers and records of said office , if the same be abolished . SEC . 95. The election under this Constitution for Governor 1328 Kentucky - 1890.
... of any term , and shall provide by law for the custody and pres- ervation of the papers and records of said office , if the same be abolished . SEC . 95. The election under this Constitution for Governor 1328 Kentucky - 1890.
Page 1336
... record ; but all elections by the people shall be by secret official ballot , furnished by public authority to the voters at the polls , and marked by each voter in private at the polls , and then and there deposited . The word ...
... record ; but all elections by the people shall be by secret official ballot , furnished by public authority to the voters at the polls , and marked by each voter in private at the polls , and then and there deposited . The word ...
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Page 1909 - The- body politic is formed by a voluntary association of individuals: it is a social compact, by which the whole people covenants with each citizen, and each citizen with the whole people, that all shall be governed by certain laws for the common good.
Page 1861 - ... covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
Page 1909 - ALL men are born free and equal, and have certain natural, essential and unalienable rights ; among which may be reckoned the right of enjoying and defending their lives and liberties; that of acquiring, possessing, and protecting property ; in fine, that of seeking and obtaining their safety and happiness.
Page 1861 - Faith, etc., having undertaken, for the glory of God and advancement of the Christian faith, and honor of our King and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid...
Page 1740 - The credit of the State shall not in any manner be given, or loaned to, or in aid of any individual, association or corporation...
Page 1653 - In prosecutions for the publication of papers, investigating the official conduct of officers, or men in a public capacity, or where the matter published is proper for public information, the truth thereof may be given in evidence ; and, in all indictments for libels, the jury shall have a right to determine the law and the facts, under the direction of the court, as in other cases.
Page 1318 - The person of a debtor, where there is not strong presumption of fraud, shall not be continued in prison after delivering up his estate for the benefit of his creditors in such manner as shall be prescribed by law.
Page 1274 - That the printing presses shall be free to every person who undertakes to examine the proceedings of the legislature or any branch of government; and no law shall ever be made to restrain the right thereof. The free communication of thoughts and opinions is one of the invaluable rights of man: and every citizen may freely speak, write, and print on any subject, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty.