The Pacific Reporter, Volume 16West Publishing Company, 1888 - Law reports, digests, etc |
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Page 53
... verdict of the jury , as well as their answers to the special interrogatories submitted by both sides , are all characterized by an absence of passion and prejudice , and a liberal regard for the rights of all , so much to be desired in ...
... verdict of the jury , as well as their answers to the special interrogatories submitted by both sides , are all characterized by an absence of passion and prejudice , and a liberal regard for the rights of all , so much to be desired in ...
Page 56
... verdict and judgment for the defendant in error that she was the owner and entitled to the posses- sion of the property ; that it was wrongfully detained by the plaintiffs in error ; that its value was $ 261 , and damages for the ...
... verdict and judgment for the defendant in error that she was the owner and entitled to the posses- sion of the property ; that it was wrongfully detained by the plaintiffs in error ; that its value was $ 261 , and damages for the ...
Page 58
... verdict for McNaugh- ton , and assessed his damages at one dollar . Judgment was entered accord- ingly . Mrs. Bryan and her children complain of the instructions of the trial court , and the judgment rendered upon the verdict , and ...
... verdict for McNaugh- ton , and assessed his damages at one dollar . Judgment was entered accord- ingly . Mrs. Bryan and her children complain of the instructions of the trial court , and the judgment rendered upon the verdict , and ...
Page 75
... verdict and judgment for the plaintiff for the sum of $ 1,593.28 . The company brings the case here . In estimating the value of land appropriated for public use , the inquiry is as to what the land is worth in the market . Low v ...
... verdict and judgment for the plaintiff for the sum of $ 1,593.28 . The company brings the case here . In estimating the value of land appropriated for public use , the inquiry is as to what the land is worth in the market . Low v ...
Page 78
... verdict of the jury . This claim is correct . The judgment should have been to corrcet the assessment of the commissioners , and to make their award correspond to the amount found by the jury , and an ordinary personal judgment for ...
... verdict of the jury . This claim is correct . The judgment should have been to corrcet the assessment of the commissioners , and to make their award correspond to the amount found by the jury , and an ordinary personal judgment for ...
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Page 307 - A plaintiff in ejectment must recover upon the strength of his own title, and not upon the weakness of his adversary's...
Page 342 - 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 276 - ... or upon any contract or sale of lands, tenements, or hereditaments, or any interest in or concerning them ; or upon any agreement that is not to be performed within the space of one year from the making thereof ; unless the agreement, upon which such action shall be brought or some memorandum or note thereof, shall be in writing, and signed by the party to be charged therewith, or some other person thereunto by him lawfully authorized.
Page 318 - Marriage is a personal relation arising out of a civil contract, to which the consent of parties capable of making it is necessary. Consent alone will not constitute marriage; it must be followed by a solemnization, or by a mutual assumption of marital rights, duties, or obligations.
Page 238 - The court may determine any controversy between the parties before it, when it can be done without prejudice to the rights of others or by saving their rights; but when a complete determination of the controversy cannot be had without the presence of other parties...
Page 520 - ... of another, his heirs or personal representatives may maintain an action for damages against the person causing the death, or if such person be employed by another person who is responsible for his conduct, then also against such other person. In every action under this and the preceding section, such damages may be given as under all the circumstances of the case, may be just.
Page 234 - ... 1. The surviving husband or wife, or some competent person whom he or she may request to have appointed. 2. The children. 3. The father and mother. 4. The brothers. ,' 5. The sisters. / 6. The grandchildren. 7. The next of kin entitled to share in the distribution of the estate.
Page 274 - That the judicial power of said Territory shall be vested in a supreme court, district courts, probate courts, and justices of the peace.
Page 457 - No law shall be revised or amended by reference to its title, but in such case the Act revised or section amended shall be reenacted and published at length as revised or amended...
Page 345 - Consent to and subsequent consummation of marriage may be manifested in any form, and may be proved under the same general rules of evidence as facts in other cases.