Annual Report of the American Bar Association: Including Proceedings of the ... Annual Meeting, Volume 48Headquarters Office, 1923 - Bar associations |
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... facts should not go beyond quotation from the records and papers on file in the Court ; but even in extreme cases it ... fact that which has not been proved , or in those jurisdictions where a side has the opening and closing arguments ...
... facts should not go beyond quotation from the records and papers on file in the Court ; but even in extreme cases it ... fact that which has not been proved , or in those jurisdictions where a side has the opening and closing arguments ...
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... fact or law ; I will maintain the confidence and preserve inviolate the secrets of my client , and will accept no compensation in connection with his business except from him or with his knowledge and approval ; I will abstain from all ...
... fact or law ; I will maintain the confidence and preserve inviolate the secrets of my client , and will accept no compensation in connection with his business except from him or with his knowledge and approval ; I will abstain from all ...
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... fact that its new duties , under the by - laws as amended at San Francisco last year , have become better known . I do , however , wish to refer to the recommendations contained in section 4 of the report . Last autumn a circular was ...
... fact that its new duties , under the by - laws as amended at San Francisco last year , have become better known . I do , however , wish to refer to the recommendations contained in section 4 of the report . Last autumn a circular was ...
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... fact that the abuses were more prevalent in proportion to the size of the locality , New York leading the list . We also decided to recommend to this Association and to the National Credit Men's Association the appointment of a special ...
... fact that the abuses were more prevalent in proportion to the size of the locality , New York leading the list . We also decided to recommend to this Association and to the National Credit Men's Association the appointment of a special ...
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... fact that that is not a proper rule is recognized by the committee itself because it seeks to limit that rule to bankruptcy proceedings alone . I direct your attention to those things which I have pointed out as being vital . We have ...
... fact that that is not a proper rule is recognized by the committee itself because it seeks to limit that rule to bankruptcy proceedings alone . I direct your attention to those things which I have pointed out as being vital . We have ...
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Page 646 - And, in order to ascertain that value, the original cost of construction, the amount expended in permanent improvements, the amount and market value of its bonds and stock, the present as compared with the original cost of construction, the probable earning capacity of the property under particular rates prescribed by statute, and the sum required to meet operating expenses, are all matters for consideration, and are to be given such weight as may be just and right in each case.
Page 16 - I will abstain from all offensive personality, and advance no fact prejudicial to the honor or reputation of a party or witness, unless required by the justice of the cause with which I am charged ; Ohio) (Ohio I will never reject, from any consideration personal to myself, the cause of the defenseless or oppressed, or delay any man's cause for lucre or malice.
Page 646 - ... compared with the original cost of construction, the probable earning capacity of the property under particular rates prescribed by statute, and the sum required to meet operating expenses are all matters for consideration and are to be given such weight as may be just and right in each case. We do not say that there may not be other matters to be regarded in estimating the value of the property.
Page 13 - A lawyer openly, and in his true character, may render professional services before legislative or other bodies, regarding proposed legislation and in advocacy of claims before departments of government, upon the same principles of ethics which justify his appearance before the Courts...
Page 16 - I will employ for the purpose of maintaining the causes confided to me such means only as are consistent with truth and honor, and will never seek to mislead the Judge or jury by any artifice or false statement of fact or law...
Page 220 - Every person is entitled to a certain remedy in the laws for all injuries or wrongs which he may receive in his person, property, or character ; he ought to obtain justice freely and without purchase: completely, and without denial; promptly, and without delay, conformably to the laws.
Page 456 - A judge should not act in a controversy where a near relative is a party; he should not suffer his conduct to justify the impression that any person can improperly influence him or unduly enjoy his favor, or that he is affected by the kinship, rank, position or influence of any party or other person.
Page 10 - Fixing the Amount of the Fee. — In fixing fees, lawyers should avoid charges which overestimate their advice and services, as well as those which undervalue them. A client's ability to pay cannot justify a charge in excess of the value of the service, though his poverty may require a less charge, or even none at all.
Page 407 - aircraft" means any contrivance now known or hereafter invented, used, or designed for navigation of or flight in the air, except a parachute or other contrivance designed for such navigation but used primarily as safety equipment.
Page 246 - In the wars of the European powers, in matters relating to themselves, we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do.