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... matter that requires the greatest deliberation , and the fullest conviction of our
own authority ; for life is the immediate gift of God to man , which neither he can
resign , nor can it be taken from him , unless by the command or permission of
him ...
... matter that requires the greatest deliberation , and the fullest conviction of our
own authority ; for life is the immediate gift of God to man , which neither he can
resign , nor can it be taken from him , unless by the command or permission of
him ...
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island , unless it is expressly named therein . cause comes on to be heard at the
next court . It is not usual for the chancellor to pronounce his decree in open court
; but in a few days after the hearing , the decree is extended , entered on record ...
island , unless it is expressly named therein . cause comes on to be heard at the
next court . It is not usual for the chancellor to pronounce his decree in open court
; but in a few days after the hearing , the decree is extended , entered on record ...
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rents and masters are answerable for the children and servants , unless it
appears to be the servants own fault . And all persons shall send their children as
soon as they are capable of receiving instruction , to some petty school , to
continue ...
rents and masters are answerable for the children and servants , unless it
appears to be the servants own fault . And all persons shall send their children as
soon as they are capable of receiving instruction , to some petty school , to
continue ...
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... the matter shall be heard and determined , unless sufficient cause shall be
shewn to the contrary ; and the governor is em powered to make such orders and
rules from time to time , for the better regulating the practice and proceedings of
the ...
... the matter shall be heard and determined , unless sufficient cause shall be
shewn to the contrary ; and the governor is em powered to make such orders and
rules from time to time , for the better regulating the practice and proceedings of
the ...
Page 168
Whereas juries upon trials of felonies sometimes will not find malefactors guilty ,
unless the fact be proved against them by two positive witnesses , which can
seldom happen : It is therefore enacted , That one credible I * Cust . Laws , 1577 .
Whereas juries upon trials of felonies sometimes will not find malefactors guilty ,
unless the fact be proved against them by two positive witnesses , which can
seldom happen : It is therefore enacted , That one credible I * Cust . Laws , 1577 .
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| Title | A View of the Jurisprudence of the Isle of Man, with the History of Its Ancient Constitution, Legislative Government, and Extraordinary Privileges |
| Author | James Johnson |
| Publisher | Thomas Bryce and Company, 1811 |
| Original from | The British Library |
| Digitized | 11 Nov 2014 |
| Length | 234 pages |
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