Journal of the American Judicature Society, 1–4. köideThe Society, 1917 |
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... adopted . It is a formless creation evolved over half a century of evolution thwarted . by the rigidity of written constitutions . The problem which we have inherited is more difficult even than that of creat- ing an ideal system . We ...
... adopted . It is a formless creation evolved over half a century of evolution thwarted . by the rigidity of written constitutions . The problem which we have inherited is more difficult even than that of creat- ing an ideal system . We ...
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... adopted . Pessimism is beaten . Pop- ular government conquers in the field sup- posed to be most hopeless . This history is entirely relevant to the problem of city courts . City courts have most conspicuously failed . And city courts ...
... adopted . Pessimism is beaten . Pop- ular government conquers in the field sup- posed to be most hopeless . This history is entirely relevant to the problem of city courts . City courts have most conspicuously failed . And city courts ...
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... adopted a resolution calling upon the legislature to introduce the system proposed and quoted above so that it would be in force in 1918 . administering justice . It makes courts dependent upon inexpertness in rule draft- ing . It ...
... adopted a resolution calling upon the legislature to introduce the system proposed and quoted above so that it would be in force in 1918 . administering justice . It makes courts dependent upon inexpertness in rule draft- ing . It ...
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... adoption of an act of Congress to authorize the United States Supreme Court to draft a code of rules for practice on the law side of the federal courts . It is believed that the result would be such a practical , flex- ible and ...
... adoption of an act of Congress to authorize the United States Supreme Court to draft a code of rules for practice on the law side of the federal courts . It is believed that the result would be such a practical , flex- ible and ...
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... adopted in the sixty - seven years since the last convention . In the present call provision is made that upon the demand of forty - five of the one hundred and fifteen delegates any question which is to be submitted may be submitted ...
... adopted in the sixty - seven years since the last convention . In the present call provision is made that upon the demand of forty - five of the one hundred and fifteen delegates any question which is to be submitted may be submitted ...
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Page 154 - Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser — in fees, expenses, and waste of time.
Page 23 - Affidavits shall be confined to such facts as the witness is able of his own knowledge to prove, except on interlocutory motions, on which statements as to his belief, with the grounds thereof, may be admitted.
Page 156 - On the hearing of any appeal, certiorari, writ of error, or motion for a new trial, in any case, civil or criminal, the court shall give judgment after an examination of the entire record before the court, without regard to technical errors, defects, or exceptions which do not affect the substantial rights of the parties.
Page 84 - All persons may be joined in one action as plaintiffs, in whom any right to relief in respect of or arising out of the same transaction or series of transactions is alleged to exist whether jointly, severally or in the alternative, where if such persons brought separate actions any common question of law or fact would arise...
Page 23 - ... may at any time for sufficient reason order that any particular fact or facts may be proved by affidavit, or that the affidavit of any witness may be read at the hearing or trial, on such conditions as the court or judge may think reasonable...
Page 108 - The district court shall have appellate jurisdiction and general supervisory control over the county commissioners court, with such exceptions an'd under such regulations as may be prescribed by law; and shall have general original jurisdiction over all causes of action whatever for which a remedy or jurisdiction is not provided by law or this Constitution, and such other jurisdiction, original and appellate, as may be provided by law.
Page 17 - The right of trial by jury shall remain inviolate, and shall extend to all cases at law, without regard to the amount in controversy; but a jury trial may be waived by the parties in all cases in the manner prescribed by law.
Page 76 - State, and perform such other duties as may be imposed upon him by the board and the laws of the State.
Page 14 - Ohio ; and all prosecutions shall be carried on in the name and by the authority of the state of Ohio ; and all indictments shall conclude against the peace and dignity of the same.
Page 45 - ... the proceedings, apply to that court to stay the proceedings, and that court or a judge thereof if satisfied that there is no sufficient reason why the matter should not be referred in accordance with the submission, and that the applicant was, at the time when the proceedings were commenced, and still remains, ready and willing to do all things necessary to the proper conduct of the arbitration, may make an order staying the proceedings.