The Convention Manual of the Sixth New York State Constitutional Convention, 1894: Annotated Constitution of the State of New York |
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Page 96
... bers of a grand jury shall be a quorum to transact business and present bills . In trials of civil cases , and in trials of criminal cases below the grade of felony , in the District Courts , nine mem- bers of the jury , concurring ...
... bers of a grand jury shall be a quorum to transact business and present bills . In trials of civil cases , and in trials of criminal cases below the grade of felony , in the District Courts , nine mem- bers of the jury , concurring ...
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... bers to be chosen every four years by the qualified electors of the several districts . At the first session of the Senate the Senators shall divide themselves into two classes by lot , and the first shall hold their places for two ...
... bers to be chosen every four years by the qualified electors of the several districts . At the first session of the Senate the Senators shall divide themselves into two classes by lot , and the first shall hold their places for two ...
Page 219
... bers shall constitute one class ; those elected in districts desig- nated by odd numbers shall constitute the other class , except that Senators elected in each of the districts having more than one Senator shall be equally divided ...
... bers shall constitute one class ; those elected in districts desig- nated by odd numbers shall constitute the other class , except that Senators elected in each of the districts having more than one Senator shall be equally divided ...
Page 220
... bers of the Senate and House of Representatives to be held at the same time and places . The terms of Senators elected in 1888 from districts designated by even numbers shall expire at the end of two years from that date , and ...
... bers of the Senate and House of Representatives to be held at the same time and places . The terms of Senators elected in 1888 from districts designated by even numbers shall expire at the end of two years from that date , and ...
Page 223
... bers of the General Assembly shall be elected for a term of four years . 1. IV . MAINE . The Senate shall consist of not less than twenty nor more than thirty - one members , elected at the same time , and for the same term , as the ...
... bers of the General Assembly shall be elected for a term of four years . 1. IV . MAINE . The Senate shall consist of not less than twenty nor more than thirty - one members , elected at the same time , and for the same term , as the ...
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Page 982 - Corporations without banking powers or privileges may be formed under general laws, but shall not be created by special act, except for municipal purposes, and in cases where, in the judgment of the 'Legislature, the objects of the corporation cannot be attained under general laws.
Page 98 - That, in all capital or criminal prosecutions, a man hath a right to demand the cause and nature of his accusation, to be confronted with the accusers and witnesses, to call for evidence in his favor, and to a speedy trial by an impartial jury of...
Page 148 - All property, both real and personal, of the wife, owned or claimed by her before marriage, and that acquired afterward by gift, devise, or descent, shall be her separate property, and laws shall be passed more clearly defining the rights of the wife in relation as well to her separate property as to that held in common with her husband. Laws shall also be passed providing for the registration of the wife's separate property.
Page 98 - That all men are by nature equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights, of which, when they enter into a state of society, they cannot by any compact deprive or divest their posterity; namely, the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the means of acquiring and possessing property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety.
Page 435 - Every act shall embrace but one subject, and matters properly connected therewith; which subject shall be expressed in the title. But if any subject shall be embraced in an act, which shall not be expressed in the title, such act shall be void only as to so much thereof as shall not be expressed in the title.
Page 77 - 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 624 - In case of the impeachment of the Governor, or his removal from office, death, inability to discharge the powers and duties of the said office, resignation, or absence from the State, the powers and duties of the office shall devolve upon the Lieutenant-Governor for the residue of the term, or until the disability shall cease.
Page 483 - No moneys shall ever be paid out of the Treasury of this State, or any of its funds, or any of the funds under its management, except in pursuance of an appropriation by law ; nor unless such payment be made within two years next after the passage of such appropriation act...
Page 111 - Municipal and other corporations and individuals invested with the privilege of taking private property for public use, shall make just compensation for property taken, injured, or destroyed by the construction or enlargement of their works, highways, or improvements, which compensation shall be paid or secured before such taking, injury, or destruction.
Page 27 - Every subject of the Commonwealth ought to find a certain remedy, by having recourse to the laws, for all injuries or wrongs which he may receive in his person, property or character. He ought to obtain right and justice freely, and without being obliged to purchase it ; completely, and without any denial ; promptly, and without delay, conformably to the laws.