The Federal Reporter: Cases Argued and Determined in the Circuit and District Courts of the United States, Volúmenes149-150West Publishing Company, 1907 Includes cases argued and determined in the District Courts of the United States and, Mar./May 1880-Oct./Nov. 1912, the Circuit Courts of the United States; Sept./Dec. 1891-Sept./Nov. 1924, the Circuit Courts of Appeals of the United States; Aug./Oct. 1911-Jan./Feb. 1914, the Commerce Court of the United States; Sept./Oct. 1919-Sept./Nov. 1924, the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia. |
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... NEGLIGENCE - QUESTION FOR JURY . Whether plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence was for the jury . [ Ed . Note . For cases in point , see Cent . Dig . vol . 34 , Master and Serv- ant , § 1124. ] 3. COURTS - Federal Courts ...
... NEGLIGENCE - QUESTION FOR JURY . Whether plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence was for the jury . [ Ed . Note . For cases in point , see Cent . Dig . vol . 34 , Master and Serv- ant , § 1124. ] 3. COURTS - Federal Courts ...
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... negligence of the plaintiff . It cannot be said , as matter of law , that he was at fault in not ascertaining the situation in time to avoid contact with the target . The peril was not so obvious as to justify the trial court in ...
... negligence of the plaintiff . It cannot be said , as matter of law , that he was at fault in not ascertaining the situation in time to avoid contact with the target . The peril was not so obvious as to justify the trial court in ...
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... NEGLIGENCE OR NUISANCE . Where , therefore , wool dealers had a warehouse for the storage of wool , which adjoined a building formerly used by the bankrupt as a factory , the two being simply separated by a party wall , and by reason of ...
... NEGLIGENCE OR NUISANCE . Where , therefore , wool dealers had a warehouse for the storage of wool , which adjoined a building formerly used by the bankrupt as a factory , the two being simply separated by a party wall , and by reason of ...
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... negligence or nuisance , in the same situation ? Slightly modifying the words of Mr Justice Brown in Crawford v . Burke , supra : If no tort could be made the basis of a provable debt , why were certain torts excepted ? Nor is the force ...
... negligence or nuisance , in the same situation ? Slightly modifying the words of Mr Justice Brown in Crawford v . Burke , supra : If no tort could be made the basis of a provable debt , why were certain torts excepted ? Nor is the force ...
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... NEGLIGENCE EVIDENCE . In an action for the death of a pedestrian while crossing defendant's railroad track , the engineer and fireman of the engine that struck de- ceased , and two others who stood near by , and in front of the engine ...
... NEGLIGENCE EVIDENCE . In an action for the death of a pedestrian while crossing defendant's railroad track , the engineer and fireman of the engine that struck de- ceased , and two others who stood near by , and in front of the engine ...
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Página 23 - Any person who shall be injured in his business or property by any other person or corporation by reason of anything forbidden or declared to be unlawful by this act may sue therefor in any Circuit Court of the United States in the district in which the defendant resides or is found, without respect to the amount in controversy, and shall recover three-fold the damages by him sustained, and the costs of suit, including a reasonable attorney's fee. Sec. 8. That the word "person,
Página 462 - We hold, however, that the basis of all calculations as to the reasonableness of rates to be charged by a corporation maintaining a highway under legislative sanction must be the fair value of the property being used by it for the convenience of the public. And, in order to ascertain that value, the original cost of construction, the amount expended in permanent improvements, the amount and market value of its bonds and stock, the present as compared with the original cost of construction, the probable...
Página 592 - ... concerning the conducting of his business, the cause of his bankruptcy, his dealings with his creditors and other persons, the amount, kind, and whereabouts of his property, and in addition, all matters which may affect the administration and settlement of his estate; but no testimony given by him shall be offered in evidence against him in any criminal proceeding.
Página 347 - ... any corporation engaged principally in manufacturing, trading, printing, publishing, mining, or mercantile pursuits, owing debts to the amount of one thousand dollars or over, may be adjudged an involuntary bankrupt upon default or an impartial trial, and shall be subject to the provisions and entitled to the benefits of this Act.
Página 348 - Any natural person, except a wage-earner or a person engaged chiefly in farming or the tillage of the soil, any unincorporated company, and any corporation engaged principally in manufacturing, trading, printing, publishing, or mercantile pursuits, owing debts to the amount of one thousand dollars or over, may be adjudged an involuntary bankrupt...
Página 280 - Copies of the process shall be returned as speedily as may be into the clerk's office of such court, together with the recognizances of the witnesses for their appearance to testify in the case.
Página 273 - If a bankrupt shall have given a preference within four months before the filing of a petition, or after the filing of the petition and before the adjudication, and the person receiving it, or to be benefited thereby, or his agent acting therein, shall have had reasonable cause to believe that it was intended thereby to give a preference, it shall be voidable by the trustee, and he may recover the property or its value from such person.
Página 517 - An action may be brought by any person against another who claims an estate or interest in real property, adverse to him, for the purpose of determining such adverse claim...
Página 462 - And in order to ascertain that value the original cost of construction, the amount expended in permanent improvements, the amount and market value of its bonds and stock, the present as compared with the original cost of construction, the probable earning capacity of the property under particular rates prescribed by statute, and the sum required to meet operating expenses are all matters for consideration and are to be given such weight as may be just and right in each case.
Página 321 - States, it shall appear to the satisfaction of said circuit court, at any time after such suit has been brought or removed thereto, that such suit does not really and substantially involve a dispute or controversy properly within the jurisdiction of said circuit court...