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... duty in relation to them . Coming to do so , it is at once apparent that the contentions divide themselves into two classes , the first , a proposition of law involving the construction of the act to regulate commerce and the others ...
... duty in relation to them . Coming to do so , it is at once apparent that the contentions divide themselves into two classes , the first , a proposition of law involving the construction of the act to regulate commerce and the others ...
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... duty of enter- ing upon an original investigation of the whole evidence to de- termine the entire field of controversy . It requires only , however , a brief reference to the opinion of the Circuit Court of Appeals to show that this ...
... duty of enter- ing upon an original investigation of the whole evidence to de- termine the entire field of controversy . It requires only , however , a brief reference to the opinion of the Circuit Court of Appeals to show that this ...
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... duty of considering them . Whilst the court has in the discharge of its duty been at times constrained to correct erroneous constructions which have been put by the commission upon the statute , it has steadily refused , because of the ...
... duty of considering them . Whilst the court has in the discharge of its duty been at times constrained to correct erroneous constructions which have been put by the commission upon the statute , it has steadily refused , because of the ...
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... duties imposed upon it by the statute , is peculiarly competent to pass upon questions of fact of the char- acter here ... duty of the Circuit Court of Appeals was to reverse the decree , set aside the order and remand the cause to the ...
... duties imposed upon it by the statute , is peculiarly competent to pass upon questions of fact of the char- acter here ... duty of the Circuit Court of Appeals was to reverse the decree , set aside the order and remand the cause to the ...
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... duty on this subject until a further application was made for relief , it is now urged that we should enter into an original investigation of the facts for the purpose of considering a number of ques- tions as to discrimination , as to ...
... duty on this subject until a further application was made for relief , it is now urged that we should enter into an original investigation of the facts for the purpose of considering a number of ques- tions as to discrimination , as to ...
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Page 288 - But we think the sound construction of the constitution must allow to the national legislature that discretion, with respect to the means by which the powers it confers are to be carried into execution, which will enable that body to perform the high duties assigned to it, in the manner most beneficial to the people. Let the end be legitimate, let it be within the scope of the constitution, and all means which are appropriate, which are plainly adapted to that end, which are not prohibited, but consist...
Page 285 - The Constitution is either a superior, paramount law, unchangeable by ordinary means, or it is on a level with ordinary legislative acts, and like other acts is alterable when the Legislature shall please to alter it. If the former part of the alternative be true, then a legislative act contrary to the Constitution is not law; if the latter part be true, then written Constitutions are absurd attempts on the part of the people to limit a power in its own nature illimitable.
Page 427 - States, it shall appear to the satisfaction of said circuit court, at any time after such suit has been brought or removed thereto, that such suit does not really and substantially involve a dispute or controversy properly within the jurisdiction of said circuit court...
Page 481 - In the said territories, property of every kind, now belonging to Mexicans not established there, shall be inviolably respected. The present owners, the heirs of these, and all Mexicans who may hereafter acquire said property by contract, shall enjoy with respect to it guaranties equally ample as if the same belonged to citizens of the United States.
Page 274 - ... shall be open to relocation in the same manner as if no location of the same had ever been made, provided that the original locators, their heirs, assigns, or legal representatives, have not resumed work upon the claim after failure and before such location.
Page 302 - ... illegitimate and unconstitutional practices get their first footing in that way, namely, by silent approaches and slight deviations from legal modes of procedure. This can only be obviated by adhering to the rule that constitutional provisions for the security of person and property should be liberally construed. A close and literal construction deprives them of half their efficacy, and leads to gradual depreciation of the right, as if it consisted more in sound than in substance. It is the duty...
Page 222 - Act or omission of the shipper or owner of the goods, his agent or representative.
Page 610 - ... the actual market value or wholesale price of such merchandise as bought and sold in usual wholesale quantities, at the time of exportation to the United States...
Page 591 - Every law that makes an action done before the passing of the law, and which was innocent when done, criminal; and punishes such action.
Page 274 - May, eighteen hundred and seventy-two, and until a patent has been issued therefor, not less than one hundred dollars' worth of labor shall be performed or improvements made during each year. On all claims located prior to the tenth day of May, eighteen hundred and seventy-two, ten dollars...