The Revised Statutes of the State of New York: As Altered by Subsequent Legislation: Together with the Other Statutory Provisions of a General and Permanent Nature, (except the Code of Civil Procedure, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Penal Code,) Passed from the Year 1778 to February 1, 1889, and Now in Force; Arranged in Connection with the Same Or Kindred Subjects in the Revised Statutes; to which are Added an Analysis of the Entire Work; References to Judicial Decision Upon the Different Enactments: Explanatory Notes: a Full and Complete Alphabetical Index; and an Indexed Table of the Statutes Contained in the Work, Volume 1 |
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... effect , chapters 6 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 13 , 14 , title 2 of chapter 15 , and chapters 16 and 18 of part first , on the ... effect the intention of the legislature in enacting various amendatory acts . See L. 1828 , first session , ch . 321 ...
... effect , chapters 6 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 13 , 14 , title 2 of chapter 15 , and chapters 16 and 18 of part first , on the ... effect the intention of the legislature in enacting various amendatory acts . See L. 1828 , first session , ch . 321 ...
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... effect of a statute amending a former statute , or making other provisions for a case provided for therein , where a later statute repeals or amends the amendatory statute ; and also , in some cases , where a still later statute amends ...
... effect of a statute amending a former statute , or making other provisions for a case provided for therein , where a later statute repeals or amends the amendatory statute ; and also , in some cases , where a still later statute amends ...
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... effect of statutes , our courts have laid down rules which govern in most of the cases stated . The leading case upon this question is People v . Supervisors of Montgomery , 67 N. Y. , 109 , where it was substantially held , that the ...
... effect of statutes , our courts have laid down rules which govern in most of the cases stated . The leading case upon this question is People v . Supervisors of Montgomery , 67 N. Y. , 109 , where it was substantially held , that the ...
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... effect thereof . " SECTION 2 . 1. The citizens of each state shall be entitled to all privileges and Privilege of immunities of citizens in the several states . " citizens . from 2. A person charged , in any state , with treason ...
... effect thereof . " SECTION 2 . 1. The citizens of each state shall be entitled to all privileges and Privilege of immunities of citizens in the several states . " citizens . from 2. A person charged , in any state , with treason ...
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... effect their safety and happiness . Prudence , indeed , will dictate , that govern- ments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes , and accordingly all experience hath shewn , that mankind are more disposed ...
... effect their safety and happiness . Prudence , indeed , will dictate , that govern- ments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes , and accordingly all experience hath shewn , that mankind are more disposed ...
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Page 69 - ... except treason and cases of impeachment, upon such conditions and with such restrictions and limitations as he may think proper, subject to such regulations as may be provided by law relative to the manner of applying for pardons. Upon conviction for treason, he shall have power to suspend the execution of the sentence, until the case shall be reported to the Legislature at its next meeting, when the Legislature shall either pardon or commute the sentence, direct the execution of the sentence,...
Page 84 - The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed in this state to all mankind ; and no person shall be rendered incompetent to be a witness on account of his opinions on matters of religious belief; but the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall not be so construed as to excuse acts of licentiousness, or justify practices inconsistent with the peace or safety of this state.
Page 2 - The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common • defence, the security of their Liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon, them or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence whatever.
Page 78 - Corporations may be formed under general laws ; but shall not be created by special act,, except for municipal purposes, and in cases where in the judgment of the Legislature, the objects of the corporation cannot be attained under general laws. All general laws and special acts passed pursuant to this section, may be altered from time to time, or repealed.
Page 56 - In all criminal prosecutions or indictments for libels, the truth may be given in evidence to the jury; and if it shall appear to the jury that the matter charged as libelous is true, and was published with good motives and for justifiable ends, the party shall be acquitted...
Page 4 - ... or judges to constitute a court for hearing and determining the matter in question ; but if they cannot agree, Congress shall name three persons out of each of the United States, and from the list of such persons each party shall alternately strike out one, the petitioners beginning, until the number shall be reduced to thirteen; and from that number not less than seven nor more than nine names, as Congress shall direct shall, in...
Page 81 - Any amendment or amendments to this Constitution may be proposed in the Senate, and Assembly; and if the same shall be agreed to by a majority of the members elected to each of the two houses, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be entered on their journals with the yeas...
Page 81 - ... shall be agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each house, then it shall be the duty of the legislature to submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the people, in such manner and at such...
Page 2 - Congress by less than two nor by more than seven members ; and no person shall be capable of being a delegate for more than three years in any term of six years; nor shall any person, being a delegate, be capable of holding any office under the United States, for which he, or another for his benefit, receives any salary, fees, or emolument of any kind.
Page 4 - Congress shall strike in behalf of such party absent or refusing; and the judgment and sentence of the court to be appointed in the manner before prescribed, shall be final and conclusive; and if any of the parties shall refuse to submit to the...