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 84Abraham Clark Freeman Bancroft-Whitney Company, 1902 - Law reports, digests, etc |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 100
Page 17
... contracts , so as to give effect to the mutual intention of the parties . This intention is to be deduced , if possible , from the language of the contract . INSURANCE - CONDITION AGAINST FORECLOSURE – KNOWLEDGE OF INSURED . - A ...
... contracts , so as to give effect to the mutual intention of the parties . This intention is to be deduced , if possible , from the language of the contract . INSURANCE - CONDITION AGAINST FORECLOSURE – KNOWLEDGE OF INSURED . - A ...
Page 18
... contract of insurance is to be interpreted by the same rules as are other contracts , and is to be so interpreted as to give effect to the mutual intention of the parties ; and this intention is to be deduced , if possible , from the ...
... contract of insurance is to be interpreted by the same rules as are other contracts , and is to be so interpreted as to give effect to the mutual intention of the parties ; and this intention is to be deduced , if possible , from the ...
Page 25
... contract . They must also , necessarily , be two persons to litigate between themselves upon any subject , and , above all , upon the obliga- tion , continuance , or dissolution of that contract . They are not , therefore , so ...
... contract . They must also , necessarily , be two persons to litigate between themselves upon any subject , and , above all , upon the obliga- tion , continuance , or dissolution of that contract . They are not , therefore , so ...
Page 153
... contracts assumes that the contract is to be performed where it is made ; and the reason of the rule is that parties are ordinarily supposed to contract in view of the laws in force at the time and place of the mak- ing of their contracts ...
... contracts assumes that the contract is to be performed where it is made ; and the reason of the rule is that parties are ordinarily supposed to contract in view of the laws in force at the time and place of the mak- ing of their contracts ...
Page 154
... contract was in New York , the principal acts necessary to effect its objects were by the terms of the contract to be performed in Connecticut . As af- fording the plaintiffs a security upon the property described , and as transferring ...
... contract was in New York , the principal acts necessary to effect its objects were by the terms of the contract to be performed in Connecticut . As af- fording the plaintiffs a security upon the property described , and as transferring ...
Contents
14 | |
37 | |
53 | |
68 | |
176 | |
182 | |
191 | |
202 | |
430 | |
563 | |
572 | |
575 | |
627 | |
645 | |
657 | |
669 | |
218 | |
270 | |
310 | |
331 | |
352 | |
367 | |
381 | |
419 | |
686 | |
710 | |
978 | |
1004 | |
1007 | |
1015 | |
1017 | |
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
agreement alleged appellant appellee apply arrest Assn attorney authority Bank bill bill of lading cause of action chattel cited claim committed common law condition Conn constitution contract convey conveyance corporation court court of equity creditor death debt declared deed defendant demurrer divorce doctrine dollars domicile effect eminent domain entitled equity evidence execution fact fixtures granted held husband injury insured intention interest Iowa judgment jury land legislature liable lien loan marriage ment monographic note mortgage N. J. Eq offense officer Ohio St opinion owner paid parties payment plaintiff plaintiff in error Platt Brothers power of attorney purchaser purpose question railroad real estate realty reason revenue stamp rule statute street subrogation suit testator therein thereof ticket tion trial trust usury valid vested void wife
Popular passages
Page 292 - It is a maxim, not to be disregarded, that general expressions, in every opinion, are to be taken in connection with the case in which those expressions are used. If they go beyond the case, they may be respected, but ought not to control the judgment in a subsequent suit, when the very point is presented for decision.
Page 72 - If there be no issue, nor husband, nor wife, nor father, then in equal shares to the brothers and sisters of the intestate, and to the children of any deceased brother or sister, by right of representation...
Page 850 - Where a signature is forged or made without the authority of the person whose signature it purports to be, it is wholly inoperative, and no right to retain the instrument, or to give a discharge therefor, or to enforce payment thereof against any party thereto, can be acquired through or under such signature, unless the party, against whom it is sought to enforce such right, is precluded from setting up the forgery or want of authority.
Page 43 - Assembly." § 12. Bills may originate in either House, but may be altered, amended or rejected by the other; and on the final passage of all bills, the vote shall be by yeas and nays, upon each bill separately, and shall be entered upon the journal; and no bill shall become a law without the concurrence of a majority of the members elected to each House.
Page 818 - To justify the state in thus interposing its authority in behalf of the public it must appear, first, that the interests of the public generally, as distinguished from those of a particular class, require such interference ; and, second, that the means are reasonably necessary for the accomplishment of the purpose and not unduly oppressive upon individuals.
Page 453 - Constitution, be selected by lot, so that one shall hold his office for the term of two years, one for the term of four years, and one for the term of six years...
Page 81 - The rule of the common law, that statutes in derogation thereof are to be strictly construed, has no application to this code. The code establishes the law of this state respecting the subjects to which it relates, and its provisions and all proceedings under it are to be liberally construed, with a view to effect its objects and to promote justice.
Page 461 - ... two for a term of one year, two for a term of two years and two for a term of three years each.
Page 841 - Without attempting to draw any precise line to which courts of equity will advance, and which they cannot pass, in restraining parties from availing themselves of judgments obtained at law, it may safely be said that any fact which clearly proves it to be against conscience to execute a judgment, and of which the injured party could not have availed himself in a court of law, or of which he might have availed himself at law, but was prevented by fraud or accident, unmixed with any fault or negligence...
Page 221 - Equitable estoppel is the effect of the voluntary conduct of a party whereby he is absolutely precluded, both at law and in equity, from asserting rights which might, perhaps, have otherwise existed, either of property, of contract, or of remedy...