Elementary View of the Proceedings in an Action in the Supreme Court. Founded on "Smith's Action at Law.".Stevens and Sons, 1884 - 308 pages |
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Page 43
... unless the damage be no more than 30l . , in which case , a sum- mary remedy is provided . No individuals are named as defendants but the inhabitants of the hundred generally ; and the writ is served upon the high constable , who gives ...
... unless the damage be no more than 30l . , in which case , a sum- mary remedy is provided . No individuals are named as defendants but the inhabitants of the hundred generally ; and the writ is served upon the high constable , who gives ...
Page 49
... , yet out of courtesy it is the universal practice to write a letter before action , threatening legal proceedings unless the claim is satisfied . D 50 CHAPTER III . THE WRIT OF SUMMONS AND APPEARANCE No appeal as to costs, except by leave.
... , yet out of courtesy it is the universal practice to write a letter before action , threatening legal proceedings unless the claim is satisfied . D 50 CHAPTER III . THE WRIT OF SUMMONS AND APPEARANCE No appeal as to costs, except by leave.
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... unless it can be shown that he has fixed his habitation elsewhere , with the intention of permanently staying there . An affi- SERVICE ON PARTICULAR PERSONS . 61 davit showing the place 1 Ord . ii . 4 ; Ord xi . 60 THE WRIT OF SUMMONS ...
... unless it can be shown that he has fixed his habitation elsewhere , with the intention of permanently staying there . An affi- SERVICE ON PARTICULAR PERSONS . 61 davit showing the place 1 Ord . ii . 4 ; Ord xi . 60 THE WRIT OF SUMMONS ...
Page 63
... unless specially dis- pensed with . In a wages action the nationality of the ship must be stated , and , if foreign , it must be proved that notice has been given to the Consul ; in a bottomry action the bond must be produced , and a ...
... unless specially dis- pensed with . In a wages action the nationality of the ship must be stated , and , if foreign , it must be proved that notice has been given to the Consul ; in a bottomry action the bond must be produced , and a ...
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... unless the defendant appearing in London is merely a formal defendant.1 The time for appearance limited by the writ is eight days from the service . At the expiration of that time the plaintiff may in general enter judg- ment by default ...
... unless the defendant appearing in London is merely a formal defendant.1 The time for appearance limited by the writ is eight days from the service . At the expiration of that time the plaintiff may in general enter judg- ment by default ...
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