Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Court of King's Bench: In the Nineteenth, Twentieth, and Twenty-first [twenty-second, Twenty-third, Twenty-fourth, and Twenty-fifth] Years of the Reign of George III. [1778-1785], Volumes 1-2Reed and Hunter, 1813 - Law reports, digests, etc |
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Page 301 - Lee now moved for a rule to shew cause, why there should not be a new trial upon two grounds.
Page 172 - Term last, obtained a rule to shew cause why the verdict should not be set aside, and a new trial had...
Page 344 - But all the power they have concerning the admission to the bar, is delegated to them from the Judges, and, in every instance, their conduct is subject to their control as visitors.
Page 2 - Merchandises until the same be there discharged and safely landed ; and it shall be lawful for the said Ship, &c., in this Voyage to proceed and sail to and touch and stay at any Ports or Places whatsoever without Prejudice to this Insurance.
Page 745 - Where a contingency is limited to depend on an estate of freehold which is capable of supporting a remainder, it shall never be construed to be an executory devise, but a contingent remainder only and not otherwise.
Page 384 - ... and this he is ready to verify; wherefore he prays judgment if the plaintiff ought further to maintain his action.
Page 283 - Term) moved accordingly, and also for a rule to shew cause why there should not be a new trial...
Page 253 - Dunning obtained a rule to shew cause, why there should not be a new trial, which came on to be argued this day.
Page 690 - for preventing Tumults and riotous Assemblies, and for the " more speedy and effectual punishing the Rioters...
Page 750 - I verily believe, that in almost every case where by law a general devise of lands is reduced to an estate for life, the intent of the testator is thwarted; for ordinary people do not distinguish between real and personal property. The rule of law however is established and certain, that express words of limitation, or words tantamount, are necessary to pass an estate of inheritance.