The South Western Reporter, Volumen193West Publishing Company, 1917 Includes the decisions of the Supreme Courts of Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Texas, and Court of Appeals of Kentucky; Aug./Dec. 1886-May/Aug. 1892, Court of Appeals of Texas; Aug. 1892/Feb. 1893-Jan./Feb. 1928, Courts of Civil and Criminal Appeals of Texas; Apr./June 1896-Aug./Nov. 1907, Court of Appeals of Indian Territory; May/June 1927-Jan./Feb. 1928, Courts of Appeals of Missouri and Commission of Appeals of Texas. |
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... present Constitution , as well as since , have consistently held that taxation that lacked uniformity , or that was open to the objection that it was double taxation , was so obnoxious that it could not be sus- tained . " Section 171 ...
... present Constitution , as well as since , have consistently held that taxation that lacked uniformity , or that was open to the objection that it was double taxation , was so obnoxious that it could not be sus- tained . " Section 171 ...
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... present condition of , the law upon the subject is that the presumption of legitimacy of a child born or begotten in lawful wed- lock was so strong under the English com- mon law that , to overcome it , the one dis- that at the time the ...
... present condition of , the law upon the subject is that the presumption of legitimacy of a child born or begotten in lawful wed- lock was so strong under the English com- mon law that , to overcome it , the one dis- that at the time the ...
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... present benefits from a main sewer is reasonable , the construction will not be enjoined because a future assessment for laterals , together with the assessment for the main , might exceed the present value of the land . [ Ed . Note ...
... present benefits from a main sewer is reasonable , the construction will not be enjoined because a future assessment for laterals , together with the assessment for the main , might exceed the present value of the land . [ Ed . Note ...
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... present necessity for the lateral sewers , and we must presume that the city council will not violate its duty and or- der their construction in the absence of such necessity . However , should it so do , then , and not now , would be ...
... present necessity for the lateral sewers , and we must presume that the city council will not violate its duty and or- der their construction in the absence of such necessity . However , should it so do , then , and not now , would be ...
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... present case we cannot help but feel that the present motion to modify the decree regarding the custody of the child is the outgrowth of the refusal of appellants to allow the parents to take the child with them on an intended trip of a ...
... present case we cannot help but feel that the present motion to modify the decree regarding the custody of the child is the outgrowth of the refusal of appellants to allow the parents to take the child with them on an intended trip of a ...
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Página 55 - Every holder is deemed prima facie to be a holder in due course; but when it is shown that the title of any person who has negotiated the instrument was defective, the burden is on the holder to prove that he or some person under whom he claims acquired the title as holder in due course.
Página 100 - They form a portion of that immense mass of legislation which embraces everything within the territory of a State not surrendered to the General Government, all which can be most advantageously exercised by the States themselves.
Página 276 - This entire policy, unless otherwise provided by agreement indorsed hereon or added hereto, shall be void if the Insured now has or shall hereafter make or procure any other contract of insurance, whether valid or not, on property covered In whole or in part by this policy...
Página 118 - The acceptor by accepting the instrument engages that he will pay it according to the tenor of his acceptance; and admits: 1. The existence of the drawer, the genuineness of his signature, and his capacity and authority to draw the instrument; and 2. The existence of the payee and his then capacity to indorse.
Página 422 - That in actions by or against executors, administrators or guardians, in which judgment may be rendered for or against them, neither party shall be allowed to testify against the other, as to any transaction with, or statement by, the testator, intestate or ward, unless called to testify thereto by the opposite party, or required to testify thereto by the court.
Página 100 - The provisions of this act shall not apply to agricultural products or live stock, while in the hands of the producer or raiser...
Página 103 - State, not directed against commerce or any of its regulations, but relating to the rights, duties, and liabilities of citizens, and only directly and remotely affecting the operations of commerce, is of obligatory force upon citizens within its territorial jurisdiction, whether on land or water, or engaged in commerce, foreign or interstate, or in any other pursuit.
Página 277 - Circuit reversed the case, with instructions to the court below to enter a decree in accordance with the prayer of the bill of complaint.
Página 55 - A negotiable instrument is discharged : 1. By payment in due course by or on behalf of the principal debtor ; 2. By payment in due course by the party accommodated, where the instrument is made or accepted for accommodation; 3. By the intentional cancellation thereof by the holder; 4. By any other act which will discharge a simple contract for the payment of money; 5. When the principal debtor becomes the...
Página 143 - In a free country, where the government is by the people through their chosen representatives, practical legislation admits of no other standard of action; for what the people believe is for the common welfare must be accepted as tending to promote the common welfare, whether it does in fact or not. Any other basis would conflict with the spirit of the Constitution, and would sanction measures opposed to a republican form of government...