The Jurisprudence of the Privy Council: Containing a Digest of All the Decisions of the Privy Council; a Sketch of Its History; Notes on the Constitution of the Judicial Committee; a Summary of Its Procedure and Also Three Appendices |
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... according to time , to the mind of the people and to the popularity of the king , but the deli- mitation of powers was so little understood , that there was practically no limit to that of the king . The characteristic element of the ...
... according to time , to the mind of the people and to the popularity of the king , but the deli- mitation of powers was so little understood , that there was practically no limit to that of the king . The characteristic element of the ...
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... according to the best of his cunning and discretion . 2. To advise for the king's ( or queen's ) honour and good of the public , without partiality through affection , love , meed , doubt or dread . 3. To keep the king's ( or queen's ) ...
... according to the best of his cunning and discretion . 2. To advise for the king's ( or queen's ) honour and good of the public , without partiality through affection , love , meed , doubt or dread . 3. To keep the king's ( or queen's ) ...
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... according to the principles of feudal sovereignty . And so likewise when any person claims an island or a province , in the nature of a feudal principality , by grant from the king or his ancestors , the decision belongs on the same ...
... according to the principles of feudal sovereignty . And so likewise when any person claims an island or a province , in the nature of a feudal principality , by grant from the king or his ancestors , the decision belongs on the same ...
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... according to the nature of the suit ) ; the modern system under the statutes , and Orders in council , refers the taxation of costs , by interlocutory order , to the Registrar to be made according to a tariff . On the return of the ...
... according to the nature of the suit ) ; the modern system under the statutes , and Orders in council , refers the taxation of costs , by interlocutory order , to the Registrar to be made according to a tariff . On the return of the ...
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... According to Macpherson , 1 the case is generally pre- pared by the junior counsel , and revised by the " junior and senior counsel in consultation , " and must be signed by them . ( Order , 10th May 1730 ) . The Order in Council of the ...
... According to Macpherson , 1 the case is generally pre- pared by the junior counsel , and revised by the " junior and senior counsel in consultation , " and must be signed by them . ( Order , 10th May 1730 ) . The Order in Council of the ...
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Page 490 - The administration of justice in the Province, including the constitution, maintenance, and organization of provincial courts, both of civil and of criminal jurisdiction, and including procedure in civil matters in those courts.
Page 490 - In each Province the Legislature may exclusively make Laws in relation to Matters coming within the Classes of Subjects next hereinafter enumerated; that is to say, — 1.
Page 555 - When two steam vessels are meeting end on, or nearly end on, so as to involve risk of collision, each shall alter her course to starboard so that each may pass on the port side of the other.
Page 682 - Such works as, although wholly situate within the Province, are before or after their execution declared by the Parliament of Canada to be for the general advantage of Canada or for the advantage of two or more of the Provinces.
Page 494 - In performing this difficult duty, it will be a wise course for those on whom it is thrown, to decide each case which arises as best they can, without entering more largely upon an interpretation of the statute than is necessary for the decision of the particular question in hand.
Page 514 - A direct tax is one which is demanded from the very persons who, it is intended or desired, should pay it. Indirect taxes are those which are demanded from one person in the expectation and intention that he shall indemnify himself at the expense of another: such as the excise or customs.
Page 510 - Laws of this nature designed for the promotion of public order, safety, or morals, and which subject those who contravene them to criminal procedure and punishment, belong to the subject of public wrongs rather than to that of civil rights. They are of a nature which fall within the general authority of Parliament to make laws for the order and good government of Canada...
Page 512 - When the British North America act enacted that there should be a legislature for Ontario, and that its legislative assembly should have exclusive authority to make laws for the province and for provincial purposes in relation to the matters enumerated...
Page 517 - Direct Taxation within the Province in order to the , raising of a Revenue for Provincial Purposes.
Page 832 - Province, to the contrary hereof in any-wise notwithstanding; such will being executed either according to the Laws of Canada, or according to the Forms prescribed by the Laws of England.