A Digest of the Laws of England, Volume 4A. Strahan, 1822 - Digests, etc |
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... proof being upon the purchaser ; and failing in part , upon the circumstances , another security being relied on may prevail as to the residue . As to marshalling the assets of the vendee by throw- ing the lien upon the estate , Quære ...
... proof being upon the purchaser ; and failing in part , upon the circumstances , another security being relied on may prevail as to the residue . As to marshalling the assets of the vendee by throw- ing the lien upon the estate , Quære ...
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... proof ; but the superior courts in Westminster Hall cannot take notice of the customs of London , unless they are certified or proved . Dougl . 378. ] [ And for the manner in which such customs are certified , see 1 Burr . 248. ( g ) ...
... proof ; but the superior courts in Westminster Hall cannot take notice of the customs of London , unless they are certified or proved . Dougl . 378. ] [ And for the manner in which such customs are certified , see 1 Burr . 248. ( g ) ...
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... proof of the particular payment , not of a general release or discharge on an account stated ; though under circumstances it might have that effect ; as upon proof , that the principal never would give any vouchers , and an account kept ...
... proof of the particular payment , not of a general release or discharge on an account stated ; though under circumstances it might have that effect ; as upon proof , that the principal never would give any vouchers , and an account kept ...
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... proof that the demand for which it was given was due from all , will not be admitted . 3 Camp . 493 . 33. If a bill drawn by one member of a firm , be remitted to their agent , who is in the habit of receiving bills from his employers ...
... proof that the demand for which it was given was due from all , will not be admitted . 3 Camp . 493 . 33. If a bill drawn by one member of a firm , be remitted to their agent , who is in the habit of receiving bills from his employers ...
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... proof in bankruptcy undisputed since 1793 , and no one to explain the transaction , but one partner , inquiry refused . 8 Ves . 540 . 73. Payment to one partner a good discharge . 15 Ves . 213 . 74. Partnership bound by the signature of ...
... proof in bankruptcy undisputed since 1793 , and no one to explain the transaction , but one partner , inquiry refused . 8 Ves . 540 . 73. Payment to one partner a good discharge . 15 Ves . 213 . 74. Partnership bound by the signature of ...
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acceptance acceptor act of parliament action afterwards agent agreement appointed assignment assumpsit attorney barratry bill of exchange bill of lading broker Camp cargo chancery charter charter-party common common law contract court covenant creditor debt declaration deed defendant delivered discharge dishonour Dougl drawer East election entitled evidence execution freight given grant held Holt Ibid indictment indorsed Inst judgment justice JUSTICES OF PEACE king king's land lease liable lien London lords loss mandamus master non est factum notice owner paid parcener pardon Parl parliament partner partnership party patent payable payment Peake person plaintiff pleaded port promise prove purchaser Quære received recover scire facias Seld Semb Semble sheriff ship Starkie statute statute of frauds sufficient Taunt tenant underwriters unless usurious Vide post void voyage warrant witness writ
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