The American State Reports: Containing the Cases of General Value and Authority Subsequent to Those Contained in the "American Decisions" [1760-1869] and the "American Reports" [1869-1887] Decided in the Courts of Last Resort of the Several States [1886-1911], Volume 48Abraham Clark Freeman Bancroft-Whitney Company, 1896 - Law reports, digests, etc |
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Page 36
... held that defendant was not liable even though the insufficient packing was known to its servants before starting : Ross v . Troy etc. R. R. Co. , 49 Vt . 364 ; 24 Am . Rep . 144. When there are hidden defects in the packing of goods ...
... held that defendant was not liable even though the insufficient packing was known to its servants before starting : Ross v . Troy etc. R. R. Co. , 49 Vt . 364 ; 24 Am . Rep . 144. When there are hidden defects in the packing of goods ...
Page 47
... held that the variance was a clerical misprision , and would not invalidate the execution . .... 2. Where an execution has prematurely issued on a valid judgment , as we have held , it is not on that account void , but only irregular ...
... held that the variance was a clerical misprision , and would not invalidate the execution . .... 2. Where an execution has prematurely issued on a valid judgment , as we have held , it is not on that account void , but only irregular ...
Page 61
... held by him for said firm after the adjustment and payment of the said debt due by said firm to him , on account of said funds 80 advanced by him for the use of said firm , and that said property to which he , said H. C. Moses , thus held ...
... held by him for said firm after the adjustment and payment of the said debt due by said firm to him , on account of said funds 80 advanced by him for the use of said firm , and that said property to which he , said H. C. Moses , thus held ...
Page 63
... held for the purposes of the partnership . There may be special covenants and agree- ments entered into between the partners relative to the use and enjoyment of real estate held by them jointly , and the land would be considered as held ...
... held for the purposes of the partnership . There may be special covenants and agree- ments entered into between the partners relative to the use and enjoyment of real estate held by them jointly , and the land would be considered as held ...
Page 64
... Held by Partners , how Treated in Equity . - That real estate , though held as a joint tenancy , or as a tenancy in common , so far as the mere legal title is concerned , may , in equity , be treated as personalty , is well estab ...
... Held by Partners , how Treated in Equity . - That real estate , though held as a joint tenancy , or as a tenancy in common , so far as the mere legal title is concerned , may , in equity , be treated as personalty , is well estab ...
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Page 237 - ... the plaintiff must recover upon the strength of his own title, and not upon the weakness of that of the defendant...
Page 653 - Any county, city, school district or other municipal corporation, incurring any indebtedness as aforesaid, shall, before or at the time of doing so, provide for the collection of...
Page 927 - As men, whose intentions require no concealment, generally employ the words which most directly and aptly express the ideas they intend to convey, the enlightened patriots who framed our constitution, and the people who adopted it, must be understood to have employed words in their natural sense, and to have intended what they have said.
Page 760 - Whitford, all the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, of what nature or kind soever, to have and to hold the same to him, his heirs, and assigns forever...
Page 375 - Starr, forty-five dollars, for value received with interest at the rate of eight per cent per annum from date, until paid...
Page 800 - it is undoubtedly settled law that a judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction upon a question directly involved in one suit is conclusive as to that question in another suit between the same parties. But to this operation of the judgment it must appear, either upon the face of the record or be shown by extrinsic evidence, that the precise question was raised and determined in the former suit.
Page 729 - The general assembly shall pass laws to correct abuses and prevent unjust discrimination and extortion in the rates of freight and passenger tariffs on the different railroads in this state, and enforce such laws by adequate penalties, to the extent, if necessary for that purpose, of forfeiture of their property and franchises.
Page 688 - In determining the value of land appropriated for public purposes, the same considerations are to be regarded as in a sale of property between private parties. The inquiry in such cases must be, what is the property worth in the market, viewed not merely with reference to the uses to which it is at the time applied, but with reference to the uses to which it is plainly adapted; that is to say, what is it worth from its availability for valuable uses.
Page 740 - Company a proof of loss, signed and sworn to by the insured, stating the knowledge and belief of the insured as to the following: the time and origin of the loss, the interest of the insured and of all others in the property...
Page 439 - ... we do not deem it necessary to enter into a discussion of the question...