PKACTICE-Continued.

Upon appeal, presumptions of fact arising from the decision of the court below, ab. U. S. S. C., 137. What diligence must be suown upon application for a continuance, ab. S. C. Kan., 477.

When second appeals lie, ab. U. S. S. C., 476.

When, in equity practice, a demurrer to a bill of review of judgment in favor of defendants, in default of appearance of plaintiffs, will be sustained. Irwin v. Meyrose, U. s. C. C., E, D. Mo., note by E. J. O'Brien, 227.

See Jury Trial, New Trial, Mandamus, Writ of Error.

PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW.

Can be compelled to perform lawful functions only by mandamus. United States v. Labette Co., U. S. C. C., D. of Kan., 36.

Illegal fees and compensation, ab. U. S. S. C., 548. Power of the California legislature to fix the term of office of the commissioners appointed to take charge of Yosemite and Big Tree Grove, ab. U. S. S. C., 30. PUBLIC POLICY.

Control of the use of patented property by State leg. islation, ab. S. C. Ohio, 23.

Discriminations of telephone owners between telegraph companies, ab. S. C. Ohio, 23.

QUIETING TITLE.

Judgment of, precludes one from asserting any adverse interest, ab. S. C. Ind., 116.

RAILROAD MORTGAGE.

Bill in equity to compel trustees to foreclose, ab. S. J. C. Mass., 237.

RAILROADS.

Liability of company for negotiating void State bonds, ab. U. S. S. C., 235.

See Corporations.

RAPE.

Ultimate consent, inconsistent with the crime, ab. S. C. Wis., 47.

RECEIVER.

A receiver of oil wells will not necessarily be appointed pending the litigation of the title, ab. S. C. Pa., 237.

Liability of railroad company for injuries to cattle while in the hands of receiver, ab. S. C. Kan., 22. Right of, to sue in his own name, ab. S. C. Ind., 260. Will not be appointed on account of the trustees' insolvency, unless the debt and its right to be satisfied out of the trust estate appear clearly,ab. S. C. Ga., 117. RECORD.

Correction of a mistake in, ab. S. J. C. Mass., 139. Defective, effect where there is actual notice. Haney v. Alberry, S. C. Mo., 39.

RECORD-Continaed.

Informal entry does not vitiate a record. Hartley v. White, S. C. Pa., 15.

Nnnc pro tunc entry of judgment after death of party. 2% Mitchell v. Overman, with note, U. S. S. C., 416. See Mortgage.

REFERENCE.

How far the report of a referee is reviewable upon error, ab. U. S. S. C., 41.

Second reference to same referee, ab. S. C. Wis., 140. REMAINDER.

A law providing for the sale of property upon the application of the life tenant, without the consent of the remainder- man, is unconstitutional, ab. Ky. Ct. App., 211.

When conveyance for life coupled with power, vests a, ab. S. C. Ga., 117. REMOVAL OF CAUSES.

Amount involved, counterclaim. Corresp., 408. Amount involved is not to be determined from a counterclaim. Falls Wire Mnfg. Co. v. Broderick, with note by T. A. Marshall, Jr., U. S. C. C., E. D. Mo., 372. Citizenship of a party not merely tormal, ab. S. J. C. Mass., 356.

"Counterclaim in the Removal of Causes." Frank Hagerman, 439.

Entire cause to be removed though some of the opposing parties are residents of the same State. Barney v. Latham, U. S. S. C., 467.

Petition for should be before trial, ab. U. S. S. C., 43. Right of party not summoned to enter appearance and apply for removal, ab. U. S. S. C., 477.

REPLEVIN.

Evidence to sustain verdict, ab. S. C. Ind., 46. REPORTING SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.

The Michigan court and the "syllabus law." C. T., 433. RESCISSION.

Executory contracts only can be rescinded, except in cases of fraud. Smith v. Hughes, S. C. Wis., 17. RESTITUTION.

Of money collected under execution issued upon a judgment subsequently reversed. C. T., 361. REVENUE LAW.

Money paid by distillers for useless meters under a law afterwards repealed, can not be recovered, ab. U. S. S. C., 20.

Relative value of Austrian florins in invoices for import duties, ab. U. S. S. C., 210.

SALE.

Of property in mass under deed of trust, not thereby vitiated, ab. S. C. Mo., 382.

The maxim "caveat emptor" in the sale of personal property, ab. S. C. Kan., 501.

SCHOOL.

Right to employ and dismiss teachers. Morley v. Power, S. C. Tenn., 540.

SET-OFF.

A claim to recover usurious interest under the United States Rev. Stat. is not a cause of action ex contractu and can not be set-off against another note, ab. S. C. Kan., 94.

An indebtedness of a county can not be set off against taxes, ab. S. C. Ind., 140.

Set-off where the United States is a party, ab. U. S. S. C., 500.

See Bank.

SHERIFF'S SALE.

How notice is to be made when the proprietor of the only newspaper in the county refuses to publish notice, ab. S. C. Mo., 574.

Presumption in favor of the regularity of proceedings, ab. S. C. Ind., 288.

Rents of land sold at, during the year allowed for redemption, ab. S. C. Ind., 260.

Sheriff's liability for goods sold on credit. Disston v. Stranck, S. C. N. J., 40.

The auctioneer of the sheriff is his deputy, and a sale to himself is void, ab. S. C. Kan., 22.

SLANDER AND LIBEL-Continued.

Slanderous statements as a provocation, in mitigation of damages, S. J. C. Mass., 166.

Words actionable, per se, as charging adultery, S. C. Ind., 1.6.

See Damages.

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE.

Of a contract of sale and purchase between father and son, ab. S. C. III., 211.

Will be enforced when a refusal to perform will operate as a fraud, though the contract is within the statute of frauds, ab. S. C. Wis., 454.

SPENDTHRIFT.

An indorsement of a promissory note by a spendthrift under guardianship, is void, ab. S. J. C. Mass., 259. STATUTE OF FRAUDS.

A contract providing for the immediate part performance is not within, ab. S. C. Wis., 454.

A promise by a third party to indemnify a surety if he would enter into a recognizance to secure the release of a prisoner, is an origiual, and not a collateral contract, and not within the statute of frauds. Anderson v. Spence, S. C. Ind., 562.

What constitutes a new and independent contract, ab. S. J. C. Mass., 429.

What is a verbal guaranty within, ab. S. C. Ohio, 95. STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION.

A statute takes effect when, ab. S. C. Mo., 216. STOCKHOLDER.

Agreements among stockholders limiting their liability, ab. S. J. C. Mass., 190.

Directors have no power to release the liability of stockholders. Gill v. Bates, S. C. Mo., 471.

Liability of one who ignorantly sells to a National bank, through a broker, shares of its own stock. Johnson v. Laflin, U. S. S. C., 440.

Of National banks; assessment of in case of insoly. ency, ab. U. S. S. Č., 65.

STOPPAGE IN TRANSITU.

See Common Carrier.

STREET RAILROADS.

"City Ordinances Affecting Street Railroads." W. H. Whittaker, 56.

SUBROGATION.

Equitable subrogation for repairs upon cotenancy property. Alexander v. Ellison, Ky. Ct. App., 10.

Of indorser of notes to the rights of insolvent makər, ab. S. C. Wis., 454.

Tenant in common paying a mortgage is subrogated to the rights of the mortgagee, ab. S. C. I, 166. When one who is a stranger to the obligation pays the debt in whole or in part, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, he becomes, by implication a purchaser of the debt to the extent of his payment. Brice's Appeal, S. C. Pa., 320. 1

SUPERSEDEAS.

Power of court below to order an additional bond for a supersedeas, ab. U. S. S. C., 91.

SUPREME COURT REPORTS.

Designation by the Supreme Court of Missouri of cases to be reported. Corresp., 408. Designation by the Supreme Court of Missouri of cases to be reported. C. T., 409.

SURETY.

A notice from the surety on a promissory note to the holder "to proceed at once to collect the note:" Held, that the notice was a sufficient compliance with sec. 672 of the Code of Indiana, which requires a notice "to forthwith institute an action upon the contract," ab. S. C. Ind., 383.

Change of rate of interest to a less rate, will not discharge the sureties, ab. S. J. C. Mass., 453. Concealment of facts that will not amount to a fraud on sureties, ab. S. C. Iowa, 576.

Consideration for release of, ab. S. C. Ind., 213. Contribution at law among sureties. Riley v. Rhea, S. C. Tenn. Note by J. O. Pierce, 250.

Contribution between solvent and insolvent sureties, ab. S. C. Miss., 190.

Discharge of, by extension of credit upon a note, ab. S. C. Wis., 478.

SURETX-Continued.

Discharge by extension of a past due note for an usurious premium, ab. S. C. Wis., 140. Discharge of, by the misapplication of the proceeds without his consent, ab. S. C. Ind., 550.

Failure to notify surety of the default of the agent upon whose bond he is, will not discharge the surety, ab. S. J. C. Mass., 453.

Liability of, upon official bond for defalcations occur. ring after the expiration of the term of office, ab. S. C. Mo., 334.

No liability of official bondsmen for defalcations occurring after the term for which the principal was elected, ab. S. J. C. Mass., 215.

Subrogation of, as to contribution, ab. S. C. Ind., 212. What amounts to due diligence in collecting from the principal. Francis v. Gant, Ky. Ct. App., 303. Where a cashier is reappointed without a new bond, the sureties on the old bond are released, ab. S. C. Mo., 335.

See Administration, Guaranty, Subrogation.

TAXATION.

An indebtedness of a county can not be set off against taxes, ab. S. C. Ind., 140.

Assessment by the State of capital employed in exporting, ab. U. S. S. C., 284.

Exemption of charitable institution-Separation, ab. S. C. Ohio, 23.

Levy and collection of taxes. United States v. Labette Co., C. S. C. C., D. of Kan., 36.

Listing of personal property for assessment; deductions, ab. S. C. Ind., 46.

Of Indians living out of tribal relations, av. u. s. 8. C., 381.

Statutory exemptions from. Home Ins. Co. v. Taxing District, S. C. Tenn., 589.

The exercise of the power of, can not be otherwise than as directed by the legislature, ab. U. S. S. C., 19. Validity of tax-deed, ab.S. C. Kan., 119. Where the charter of the plaintiff corporation provided that for the purpose of constructing and operating its railroad, it should have all the powers and privileges and be subject to all the obligations, given to and imposed upon another railroad corporation in certain sections of the act of incorporation, and among the provisions of those sections was one exempting its property from taxation: Held, that such a provision did not operate as an exemption of the property of the plaintiff corporation from taxation. Annapolis, etc. R. Co. v. Anne Arundel County, U. S. S. C., 298.

Where the charter of a corporation grants it an immunity from taxation upon its property, such immnity is a personal privilege and not transferable, and will not pass to the purchaser at a judicial sale of its "property, franchises, privileges and immunities." Wilson v. Gaines, U. S. S. C., 296.

TRUSTEE.

Compensation of, by contract with cestuis que trust, ab. S. J. C. Mass., 166.

Effect of a fraudulent release by, ab. U. S. S. C., 91. Not liable for loss consequent upon error of judgment, ab. S. J. C. Mass., 163.

TRUSTS.

"Delegation of Discretionary Powers by a Trustee." Arthur Biddle, I, 266, and II, 290.

"Implied Trusts." Fontaine T. Fox, Jr., 557.

In lands which have been conveyed in fraud of creditors, ab. S. C. Mo., 405.

"Joinder of Co-Trustees in Receipt of Money." James A. Seddon, 484.

Where there is a trust in personal property, the assignees in bankruptcy of the trustee takes subject to the trust, ab. S. J. C. Mass., 139. See Will.

TURNPIKES.

Can not, in an action for trespass in taking materials for a highway, off-set the benefit of the highway to plaintiff's land, ab. S. C. Ind., 117.

ULTRA VIRES.

Invalid bonds issued by municipality. City of Louisi ana v. Wood, U. S. s. C., 13.

"The Doctrine of Ultra Vires; Under what Circumstances, and in whose Favor it is Applicable." J. C. Harper, 386.

The incapacity of a corporation can not be urged as a defense by the makers of a note due to it, ab. S. C. Ind., 141.

UNITED STATES MAIL.

Construction of contract for carrying, ab. U. S. S. C., 354.

UNITED STATES MARSHAL.

Powers in bankruptcy under a warrant of seizure, ab.
U. S. S. C., 404.

UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.
The ceremony of opening, note, 192.
USURY.

Limitation of action to recover usurious interest, ab.
U. S. S. C., 452.

Right of debtor to have excess of interest over six per cent. credited upon his balance due, ab. S. C. Ill., 258. Where a National bank makes a usurious loan, the usury in the original contract taints the renewals. Moniteau Nat. Bk. v. Miller, S. C. Mo., 450.

VENDOR'S LIEN.

Assignment of the litigious right, ab. U. S. S. C., 403. Taking notes for purchase money not deemed a waiver of the vendor's lien, ab. S. C. Ind., 141. Where a vendor, who has conveyed an absolute estate in the land to his vendee, procures a judgment at law upon past-due instalments of the purchasemoney, and sells, under an execution issued on the judgment, all the vendee's right, title and interest,

A devise upon the condition of the payment of legacies is a devise upon a condition precedent and does not take effect unless the condition is complied with, ab. S. C. Ill., 257.

Affirmative evidence of testamentary incapacity is necessary to avoid a will, where the testator is weak in mind. Cuthbertson's Appeal, S. C. Pa., 352. Construction; beque ts for the support of relatives, ab. S. C. Mo., 44.

Construction as to whether a provision was a legacy or a charge upon property, ab. S. J. C. Mass., 139. Construction of an executory devise. Van Preties v. Cole, S. C. Mo., 524.

a life estate or

Construction of, as to whether giving
fee. Green v. Hewitt, S. C. II., 58.
Construction of; words creating a life tenancy, ab. S.
J. C. Mass., 357.

Construction of words creating a precatory trust.
Bohon v. Barret, Ky. Ct. App., 543.

"Contract to Leave by Will." Solicitor's Journal, 98. Interpretation of term,"survivor," ab. Ky. Ct. App.,211. Power of executor to mortgage land, ab. S. J. C. Mass., 189.

What facts will show undue influence. Stokes v. Miller, S. C. Pa., 445.

Where a will requires payment of testator's debts, and authorizes his widow, the executrix, to raise his children as she thinks best, no personal charge or trust is imposed which raises an implied power in her to sell and convey real estate, nor that creates a fee. Foote v. Sanders, with note, S. C. Mo.,300. See Partnership.

WITNESSES.

Compensation of Experts. C. T., 193.

WOODS.

Mr. Justice, induction into office, Note, 48. WRIT OF ERROR.

Should contain what, ab. S. C. Kan., 21.

Practice where, through inadvertence, no fee bond is given, ab. U. S. S. C., 188.

To United States Supreme Court, how issued, and by whom, ab. U. S. S. C., 452.