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Page 67
The English Parliament has been cited as an example of a legislature which is
omnipotent and subject to no revision . It is true that Parliament is of unlimited
authority . 66 It can repeal Magna Charta in exactly the same way as it can a
highway ...
The English Parliament has been cited as an example of a legislature which is
omnipotent and subject to no revision . It is true that Parliament is of unlimited
authority . 66 It can repeal Magna Charta in exactly the same way as it can a
highway ...
Page 68
See also cases cited , supra . 4 Fletcher v . Peck , per Marshall , C. J. , 6 Cranch ,
87 . 5 Ex parte McArdle , 7 Wall . 506 , 514 ; Doyle v . Insurance Company , 94
U. S. Rep . 535 : “ We are not at liberty to inquire into the motives of the
legislature ...
See also cases cited , supra . 4 Fletcher v . Peck , per Marshall , C. J. , 6 Cranch ,
87 . 5 Ex parte McArdle , 7 Wall . 506 , 514 ; Doyle v . Insurance Company , 94
U. S. Rep . 535 : “ We are not at liberty to inquire into the motives of the
legislature ...
Page 78
... reversion or remainder expectant on a freehold estate , must make himself heir
of such purchaser at the time when that reversion or remainder falls into
possession . The foregoing is the only authority to this point cited by the court in
Buck v .
... reversion or remainder expectant on a freehold estate , must make himself heir
of such purchaser at the time when that reversion or remainder falls into
possession . The foregoing is the only authority to this point cited by the court in
Buck v .
Page 82
Preston says , but citing no authority , that in the case of a contingent remainder ,
each heir for the time being is so far the owner that he may devise or release . 2
We have yet to mention the very important case of Ingilby v . Amcotts . Ingilby v .
Preston says , but citing no authority , that in the case of a contingent remainder ,
each heir for the time being is so far the owner that he may devise or release . 2
We have yet to mention the very important case of Ingilby v . Amcotts . Ingilby v .
Page 85
Roe , ' and the cases there cited . " He adds that Chancellor Kent states the rule
to be that “ all contingent possible estates are devisable . " He then adds that
Hayden v . Stoughton ? has given a construction “ to our statute authorizing
devises ...
Roe , ' and the cases there cited . " He adds that Chancellor Kent states the rule
to be that “ all contingent possible estates are devisable . " He then adds that
Hayden v . Stoughton ? has given a construction “ to our statute authorizing
devises ...
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