The American Reports: Containing All Decisions of General Interest Decided in the Courts of Last Resort of the Several States with Notes and References, Volumen23Bancroft-Whitney, 1878 |
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... cause , told the jury that if they were of opinion that want of care on the part of the driver of the omnibus in ... causing the injury to the plaintiff for which he sought to recover damages from the defendant . A verdict was Robinson v ...
... cause , told the jury that if they were of opinion that want of care on the part of the driver of the omnibus in ... causing the injury to the plaintiff for which he sought to recover damages from the defendant . A verdict was Robinson v ...
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... caused the accident were left on the line of railway ? These are questions worthy of consideration ; and in this ... cause of the injury suffered by them . Surely a most preposterous consequence . I am , however , prepared to decide ...
... caused the accident were left on the line of railway ? These are questions worthy of consideration ; and in this ... cause of the injury suffered by them . Surely a most preposterous consequence . I am , however , prepared to decide ...
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... causing the in- jury ; but there is no hardship in saying that , if two independent persons are in a position somewhat ... cause of the accident . Therefore , I think that the defendants are entitled to our judgment . " It is to be ...
... causing the in- jury ; but there is no hardship in saying that , if two independent persons are in a position somewhat ... cause of the accident . Therefore , I think that the defendants are entitled to our judgment . " It is to be ...
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... cause of it . The negligence on the part of the train which would be a defense must be directly involved in that result ; it must by itself , or concurring with the defendant's , be the proximate cause of the death . For instance , run ...
... cause of it . The negligence on the part of the train which would be a defense must be directly involved in that result ; it must by itself , or concurring with the defendant's , be the proximate cause of the death . For instance , run ...
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... cause death . Held , that the defendant was liable . ( See note , p . 21. ) In an action to recover damages for negligently causing death the Northamp ton tables are competent evidence to show the probable duration of the life of the ...
... cause death . Held , that the defendant was liable . ( See note , p . 21. ) In an action to recover damages for negligently causing death the Northamp ton tables are competent evidence to show the probable duration of the life of the ...
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Página 713 - And the said records and judicial proceedings, authenticated as aforesaid, shall have such faith and credit given to them in every court within the United States as they have by law or usage in the courts of the State from whence the said records are or shall be taken.
Página 667 - Congress shall have power to promote the progress of science and the useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries, and to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers.
Página 334 - Constitution, and the manner of returning the votes given at such meetings ; Provided, That no such government shall be erected or constituted in any town not containing twelve thousand inhabitants ; nor unless it be with the consent, and on the application, of a majority of the inhabitants of such town, present and voting thereon, pursuant to a vote at a meeting duly warned and holden for that purpose ; And provided, also, That all by-laws, made by such municipal or city government, shall be subject,...
Página 396 - Contract, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect, subject, however, to the following conditions: 1.
Página 756 - He shall have power, after conviction, to grant reprieves, commutations and pardons for all crimes and offenses, except treason and cases of impeachment, upon such conditions as he may think proper ; subject, however, to such regulations, as to the manner of applying for pardons, as may be prescribed by law.
Página 334 - The General Court shall have full power and authority to erect and constitute municipal or city governments, in any corporate town or towns in this Commonwealth, and to grant to the inhabitants thereof such powers, privileges, and immunities, not repugnant to the Constitution, as the General Court shall deem necessary or expedient for the regulation and government thereof...
Página 497 - 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.
Página 178 - ... by the sudden starting of a horse, be thrown into the excavation, it is reasonable that the person making such excavation should be liable for the consequences; but when the excavation is made at some distance from the way, and the person falling into it would be a trespasser upon the defendant's land before he reached it, the case seems to us to be different.
Página 458 - All free governments are instituted for the protection, safety and happiness of the people. All laws, therefore, should be made for the good of the whole; and the burdens of the State ought to be fairly distributed among its citizens.
Página 563 - And as this permission is altogether voluntary on the part of the sovereignty, it follows that it may prescribe the terms and conditions on which it consents to be sued, and the manner in which the suit shall be conducted, and may withdraw its consent whenever it may suppose that justice to the public requires it.