The Elements of the Law of ContractsStevens, 1867 - 700 pages |
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... Bills of Exchange and Notes 293 Extrinsic Evidence not admissible to discharge party to written Contract 294 . Contracts not in Writing 295 Liability of Principal on contract of Agent Extrinsic Evidence admissible to charge Principal on ...
... Bills of Exchange and Notes 293 Extrinsic Evidence not admissible to discharge party to written Contract 294 . Contracts not in Writing 295 Liability of Principal on contract of Agent Extrinsic Evidence admissible to charge Principal on ...
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... Bill or Note taken on account of the Debt in Satisfaction of the Debt where Debtor primarily liable on the Security where Debtor secondarily liable Loss of Security taken Bill or Note taken for Specialty Debt Goods taken in Payment ...
... Bill or Note taken on account of the Debt in Satisfaction of the Debt where Debtor primarily liable on the Security where Debtor secondarily liable Loss of Security taken Bill or Note taken for Specialty Debt Goods taken in Payment ...
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... bill of a third party " with- out recourse on the buyer in case of its not being paid ; " the bill was worthless , as the defendant knew at the time of the sale ; it was held that , though the plaintiff might avoid the sale and sue for ...
... bill of a third party " with- out recourse on the buyer in case of its not being paid ; " the bill was worthless , as the defendant knew at the time of the sale ; it was held that , though the plaintiff might avoid the sale and sue for ...
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... bill at six months ; after delivery of a portion under the contract , the defendant refused to take any more ; it was held that the refusal of the de- fendant entitled the plaintiff to treat the contract for pay- ment by bill as at an ...
... bill at six months ; after delivery of a portion under the contract , the defendant refused to take any more ; it was held that the refusal of the de- fendant entitled the plaintiff to treat the contract for pay- ment by bill as at an ...
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... bill to an indorsee , the plaintiff was held entitled to recover the amount from the defendant as money paid to his use ( c ) . Where the master of a ship has raised money on bottomry bonds for the repair of the ship , hypothecating the ...
... bill to an indorsee , the plaintiff was held entitled to recover the amount from the defendant as money paid to his use ( c ) . Where the master of a ship has raised money on bottomry bonds for the repair of the ship , hypothecating the ...
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Page 124 - consideration of marriage ; 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 year from the making thereof; unless the agreement upon which such action
Page 141 - 1 or give something in earnest to bind the bargain or in part payment, or that some note or memorandum in writing of the said bargain be made, and signed by the parties to be charged by such contract, or their agents thereunto lawfully authorized.
Page 125 - except the buyer shall accept part of the goods so sold and actually receive the same, or give something in earnest to bind the bargain or in part of payment, or that some note or memorandum in writing of the said bargain be made and signed by the parties to be charged by such contract, or their agents thereunto lawfully authorized.
Page 100 - or give something in earnest to bind the bargain or in part payment, or " unless some memorandum or note in writing of the said bargain be made and signed by the parties to be charged with such contract, or their agents thereunto lawfully authorized.
Page 521 - all actions of debt grounded upon any lending or contract without specialty, all actions of debt for arrearages of rent,—shall be commenced and sued within the time and limitation hereafter expressed, and not after, that is to say, the said actions upon the case, and the said actions for account, and the said actions for
Page 650 - time ho becomes bankrupt, shall, by the consent and permission of the true owner thereof, have in his possession, order, or disposition, any goods or chattels whereof he was reputed owner, the Court shall have power to order the same to be sold and disposed of for the benefit of the creditors under the bankruptcy.
Page 544 - so as to be chargeable in respect or by reason only of any written acknowledgment or promise made and signed by any other or others of them:—provided always, that nothing herein contained shall alter or take away or lessen the effect of any payment of any principal or interest made by any person whatsoever.
Page 378 - securities shall be for any money or other valuable thing whatsoever, won by gaming or playing at cards, dice, tables, tennis, bowls, or other game or games whatsoever, or by betting on the sides or hands of such as do game at any of the games aforesaid, or for the
Page 378 - law or equity for recovering any sum of money or valuable thing alleged to be won upon any wager, or which shall have been deposited in the hands of any person to abide the event upon which any wager shall have been made; provided always that this enactment shall not be deemed to apply to any subscription or contribution for
Page 366 - as follows :—" The act of God, the king's enemies, fire and all and every other dangers, and accidents of the seas, rivers and navigation of what nature and kind soever excepted