Commentaries on American Law, Volume 2W. Kent, 1848 - Law |
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James Kent. nature , the principles of the English constitution , and their several charters or compacts , were entitled ... principle of the English common law , that acts of parliament did not bind the English colonies unless they were ...
James Kent. nature , the principles of the English constitution , and their several charters or compacts , were entitled ... principle of the English common law , that acts of parliament did not bind the English colonies unless they were ...
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... principle of the English common law , applicable to the members of the British house of commons , is deemed to be the true doctrine on this subject . Though chosen by a particular county or borough , the member , when elected and ...
... principle of the English common law , applicable to the members of the British house of commons , is deemed to be the true doctrine on this subject . Though chosen by a particular county or borough , the member , when elected and ...
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... principles , upon which a like monopoly of a new machine is granted to its inventor , and that of a new book to its author . " If the principle be correct , that all monopolies are contrary to the genius of a free state , it would ...
... principles , upon which a like monopoly of a new machine is granted to its inventor , and that of a new book to its author . " If the principle be correct , that all monopolies are contrary to the genius of a free state , it would ...
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... principle of the English law on this subject is considered and recognized . The Massachusetts habeas corpus act , in their Revised Statutes of 1835 , does not contain degrading penalties hanging over the courts and judges . It does not ...
... principle of the English law on this subject is considered and recognized . The Massachusetts habeas corpus act , in their Revised Statutes of 1835 , does not contain degrading penalties hanging over the courts and judges . It does not ...
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... principle appears in all the state constitu- tions . The principle is generally announced in them without any kind of qualification or limitation annexed , and with the exclusion of every species of religious test.b a Amendments , art ...
... principle appears in all the state constitu- tions . The principle is generally announced in them without any kind of qualification or limitation annexed , and with the exclusion of every species of religious test.b a Amendments , art ...
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Page 314 - Of Law there can be no less acknowledged than that her seat is the bosom of God ; her voice the harmony of the world. All things in heaven and earth do her homage ; the very least as feeling her care, and the greatest as not exempted from her power.
Page 6 - Your representative owes you, not his industry only but his judgment; and he betrays, instead of serving you, if he sacrifices it to your opinion.
Page 509 - ... be actually made, procured, or provided, or fit, or ready for delivery, or some act may be requisite for the making or completing thereof, or rendering the same fit for delivery...
Page 92 - That one of the parties was physically incapable of entering into the marriage state.
Page 254 - State from bringing with them such persons as are deemed slaves by the laws of any one of the United States...
Page 507 - ... 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...
Page 482 - The common law affords to every one reasonable protection against fraud in dealing ; but it does not go to the romantic length of giving indemnity against the consequences of indolence and folly, or a careless indifference to the ordinary and accessible means of information.
Page 219 - Constitution, includes all the jurisdiction, which was possessed and exercised by the Supreme Court of the Colony of New York, at any time, and by the Court of Chancery in England, on the 4th day of July, 1776; with the exceptions, additions, and limitations, created and imposed by the Constitution and laws of the state. Subject to those exceptions and limitations, the Supreme Court of the state has all the powers and authority of each of those courts, and exercises the same in like manner.
Page 116 - Mere austerity of temper, petulance of manners, rudeness of language, a want of civil attention and accommodation, even occasional sallies of passion, if they do not threaten bodily harm, do not amount to legal cruelty...