The U.S. Law CabinetI.R. Butts, 1852 |
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... persons of sufficient intelligence and understanding . It is com- monly supposed that the most ignorant person , even one who cannot write his own name , will do for a witness to a will ; but should circumstances make it necessary for ...
... persons of sufficient intelligence and understanding . It is com- monly supposed that the most ignorant person , even one who cannot write his own name , will do for a witness to a will ; but should circumstances make it necessary for ...
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... person as the said Association or its authorized officers may direct , according to the provisions of the ... person , or persons , may become interested in a business , by furnishing funds to carry COPARTNERSHIP . 33 it on , and are not ...
... person as the said Association or its authorized officers may direct , according to the provisions of the ... person , or persons , may become interested in a business , by furnishing funds to carry COPARTNERSHIP . 33 it on , and are not ...
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... persons . In witness whereof , I , the said R. B. , [ and I , M. B. , wife of the said R. B. , in token of my release ... person ; so instead of [ successors ] say [ heirs , and assigns . ] DEED BY ATTORNEY DEED OF ADMINISTRATOR . 41 In ...
... persons . In witness whereof , I , the said R. B. , [ and I , M. B. , wife of the said R. B. , in token of my release ... person ; so instead of [ successors ] say [ heirs , and assigns . ] DEED BY ATTORNEY DEED OF ADMINISTRATOR . 41 In ...
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... person who is by law capable of binding himself by a common bond , may enter into a recognizance , ( that is , make an acknowledgment , or con- fession ) of any debt , and thereby subject his person , goods , and estate to be taken for ...
... person who is by law capable of binding himself by a common bond , may enter into a recognizance , ( that is , make an acknowledgment , or con- fession ) of any debt , and thereby subject his person , goods , and estate to be taken for ...
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... persons , not co - partners , it must be en- dorsed by each person . A note may be endorsed so as to preclude all recourse to the endorser , as follows : B. B. without recourse . Any person may be au- thorized to make a demand for ...
... persons , not co - partners , it must be en- dorsed by each person . A note may be endorsed so as to preclude all recourse to the endorser , as follows : B. B. without recourse . Any person may be au- thorized to make a demand for ...
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Page 78 - That every contract for the leasing for a longer period than one year, or for the sale of any lands, or any interest in lands, shall be void, unless the contract, or some note or memorandum thereof, expressing the consideration, be in writing, and he subscribed by the party by whom the lease or sale is to be made (Id.
Page 45 - That no contract for the sale of any goods, wares, and merchandises, for the price of ten pounds sterling or upwards shall be allowed to be good, 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...
Page 45 - Unless the promise, contract, or agreement, upon which such action shall be brought, or some memorandum or note thereof, shall be in writing, and signed by the party to be charged therewith, or by some person thereunto by him lawfully authorized.
Page 54 - Rounds as aforesaid; and that I will, and my heirs, executors and administrators shall warrant and defend the same to the said Thomas M. Rounds heirs and assigns forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons.
Page 24 - Ship called the whereof is Master for this present Voyage and now riding at Anchor in the and bound for to say being marked and numbered as in the Margin, and are to be delivered...
Page 90 - I take it, there are two general rules established, applicable to this question: the first is, that where the risk has not been run, whether its not having been run was owing to the fault, pleasure, or will of the insured, or to any other cause, the premium shall be returned: because a policy of insurance is a contract of indemnity.
Page 63 - Compute the interest on the principal sum, from the time when the interest commenced to the first time when a payment was made, which exceeds either alone or in conjunction with the preceding payment...
Page 79 - Before issuing the warrant, the judge shall require a written undertaking on the part of the plaintiff, with sufficient surety, to the effect that if the defendant; recover judgment, the plaintiff will pay all costs that may be awarded to the defendant, and all damages which he may sustain, by reason of the attachment, not exceeding the sum specified in the undertaking, which shall be at least two hundred and fifty dollars.
Page 63 - CD, of &c., my true and lawful attorney, for me, and in my name...