Reports of Cases Decided in the High Court of Chancery of Maryland. [1811-1832], Volume 2J. Neal, 1840 - Equity |
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... considered . The Chancellor is of opinion , that the complainants are entitled to relief ; and , that the release set up by the defendant ought to be set aside , on account of the time and manner in which it was obtained ; and also , on ...
... considered . The Chancellor is of opinion , that the complainants are entitled to relief ; and , that the release set up by the defendant ought to be set aside , on account of the time and manner in which it was obtained ; and also , on ...
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... considered ; but the Chancellor has not fully made up his opinion on them . On the first exception he is not satisfied , that the valuation recog- nized by the Orphans Court ought to be disregarded , and the value estimated from the ...
... considered ; but the Chancellor has not fully made up his opinion on them . On the first exception he is not satisfied , that the valuation recog- nized by the Orphans Court ought to be disregarded , and the value estimated from the ...
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... considered preferable . And if this court has any jurisdic- tion or power in the case , it may adopt the modes prescribed for the Orphans Courts , or a course analogous to them . It is therefore Ordered , that this court will on ...
... considered preferable . And if this court has any jurisdic- tion or power in the case , it may adopt the modes prescribed for the Orphans Courts , or a course analogous to them . It is therefore Ordered , that this court will on ...
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... considered as the com- mencement of the suit as to such creditor ; and as that day on which the further running of the statute of limitations as against his claim is to cease . And where a claim is made in the ordinary mode by bill ...
... considered as the com- mencement of the suit as to such creditor ; and as that day on which the further running of the statute of limitations as against his claim is to cease . And where a claim is made in the ordinary mode by bill ...
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... considered . The law of case arises out of the facts of which it is consti- tuted , and it is the duty of the court to declare what that law is . It is therefore not only unnecessary , but , in some cases it may be deemed impertinent ...
... considered . The law of case arises out of the facts of which it is consti- tuted , and it is the duty of the court to declare what that law is . It is therefore not only unnecessary , but , in some cases it may be deemed impertinent ...
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Page 271 - ... shall by order direct the sum of money paid in pursuance of such warrant or order, or the stocks, funds, or securities in or upon which the same...
Page 407 - I hereby direct that a copy of this order together with a copy of the petition be delivered to said person and his representative, if any, at the time of his notification ; and I further authorize the service of this order at any hour of the day or night.
Page 503 - That as it is the duty of every man to worship God in such manner as he thinks most acceptable to Him, all persons are equally entitled to protection in their religious liberty; wherefore, no person ought by any law to be molested in his person or estate on account of his religious persuasion or profession, or for his religious practice, unless, under...
Page 270 - ... or the stocks, funds, or securities in or upon which the same shall or may at any time or times hereafter be laid out or invested...
Page 511 - ... such executor or administrator, to show cause why he should not be required to proceed and sell, or otherwise dispose of, the real estate of the deceased, for the payment of his debts.
Page 232 - That the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government ought to be forever separate and distinct from each other, and no person exercising the functions of one of said departments shall assume or discharge the duties of any other.
Page 325 - Majesty, or any of his subjects, and shall and may be assets for the satisfaction thereof, in like manner as real estates are, by the law of England, liable to the satisfaction of debts due by bond or other specialty...
Page 232 - That no man shall be taken or imprisoned, or disseized of his freehold, liberties or privileges, or outlawed or exiled, or in any manner destroyed, or deprived of his life, liberty, or property, but by the judgment of his peers, or the law of the land.
Page 363 - Thus, where a plaintiff sues on behalf of himself and all other persons of the same class : although he acts upon his own mere motion, and retains the absolute dominion of the suit until the decree, and may dismiss the bill at his pleasure, yet, after a decree, he cannot by his conduct deprive other persons of the same class of the benefit of the decree, if they think fit to prosecute it.
Page 216 - ... demise, lease, convey, and confirm said land, or any part thereof, * * * to such person or persons and for such prices as to our...