The Exchequer Reports: Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Courts of Exchequer & Exchequer Chamber ... Easter Term, 19 Vict., to [Hilary Vacation, 25 Vict.] Both Inclusive [1856-1862], 2. köideH. Sweet, W. Maxwell, and V. & R. Stevens & G. S. Norton, 1858 |
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... by any person acting under the express or implied authority of the Com- pany . " This promissory note is not made in the name of the Company but of the directors : it is " we , " that is , the directors , " jointly promise to pay . " It ...
... by any person acting under the express or implied authority of the Com- pany . " This promissory note is not made in the name of the Company but of the directors : it is " we , " that is , the directors , " jointly promise to pay . " It ...
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... by any person acting under the express or implied authority of the Company . [ Channell , B. - It may be read thus : - " We promise to pay on account of the Company , for value received . " ] The words will have effect if read according ...
... by any person acting under the express or implied authority of the Company . [ Channell , B. - It may be read thus : - " We promise to pay on account of the Company , for value received . " ] The words will have effect if read according ...
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