The Southwestern Reporter, Volume 132West Publishing Company, 1911 - Law reports, digests, etc |
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... verdict on trial in the circuit court before a jury in the sum of $ 185 . In the items making up respondent's claim in this case , the following is found : " The said steam boiler was being used in connection with plaintiff's lead and ...
... verdict on trial in the circuit court before a jury in the sum of $ 185 . In the items making up respondent's claim in this case , the following is found : " The said steam boiler was being used in connection with plaintiff's lead and ...
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... verdict for the plaintiff for $ 250 compensatory damages , and for $ 250 punitive damages . Under the instructions of the court the jury were allowed to take into consideration as an element of plaintiff's damage not only the injury to ...
... verdict for the plaintiff for $ 250 compensatory damages , and for $ 250 punitive damages . Under the instructions of the court the jury were allowed to take into consideration as an element of plaintiff's damage not only the injury to ...
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... verdict for the defendant . Thereupon the cause is reversed . All con- cur . that the street was narrow , and that ... verdict against the plaintiff . Both of these requests were overruled . The jury returned a ver- dict for the ...
... verdict for the defendant . Thereupon the cause is reversed . All con- cur . that the street was narrow , and that ... verdict against the plaintiff . Both of these requests were overruled . The jury returned a ver- dict for the ...
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... VERDICT - REVIEW . Where , in an action for legal services , the verdict approved by the trial judge is founded on undisputed evidence as to the services ren- dered , and the reasonableness of the charges is sustained by witnesses of ...
... VERDICT - REVIEW . Where , in an action for legal services , the verdict approved by the trial judge is founded on undisputed evidence as to the services ren- dered , and the reasonableness of the charges is sustained by witnesses of ...
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... verdict and judgment for plaintiff on the first count , in the sum of $ 50 as actual and $ 250 as exemplary damages ; and , on the second count , the sum of $ 240 as actual and $ 500 as exemplary damages , making a total of $ 1,040 ...
... verdict and judgment for plaintiff on the first count , in the sum of $ 50 as actual and $ 250 as exemplary damages ; and , on the second count , the sum of $ 240 as actual and $ 500 as exemplary damages , making a total of $ 1,040 ...
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Page 366 - To guard against transgressions of the high powers herein delegated, we declare that everything in this "Bill of Rights" is excepted out of the general powers of government, and shall forever remain inviolate, and all laws contrary thereto, or to the following provisions, shall be void.
Page 121 - ... if the hazard be increased by any means within the control or knowledge of the insured...
Page 382 - ... railroad, or transportation company issuing such receipt or bill of lading shall be entitled to recover from the common carrier, railroad, or transportation company on whose line the loss, damage or injury shall have been sustained the amount of such loss, damage, or injury as it may be required to pay to the owners of such property, as may be evidenced by any receipt, judgment, or transcript thereof.
Page 366 - It appears to me the worst instrument of arbitrary power, the most destructive of English liberty and the fundamental principles of law, that ever was found in an English law book.
Page 369 - The poorest man may in his cottage bid defiance to all the forces of the Crown. It may be frail — its roof may shake — the wind may blow through it — the storm may enter — the rain may enter — but the King of England cannot enter ! — all his forces dare not cross the threshold of the ruined tenement...
Page 315 - ... signed by the party to be charged therewith, or by some other person by him thereunto lawfully authorized.
Page 438 - The court must, in every stage of an action, disregard any error, or defect, in the pleadings or proceedings, which does not affect the substantial rights of the adverse party; and no judgment can be reversed or affected by reason of such error or defect.
Page 315 - Upon any agreement, that is not to be performed within one year from the making thereof; Unless the promise, contract or agreement, upon which such action shall be brought, or some memorandum or note thereof, shall be in writing, and signed by the party to be charged therewith, or by some person thereunto by him lawfully Authorized...
Page 104 - ... 105. Both conductors and enginemen are responsible for the" safety of their trains and, under conditions not provided for by the rules, must take every precaution for their protection. 106. In all cases of doubt or uncertainty the safe course must be taken and no risks run.
Page 265 - From the commencement of an action or special proceeding, or the service of an answer containing a counterclaim, the attorney who appears for a party has a lien upon his client's cause of action, claim or counterclaim, which attaches to a verdict, report, decision, judgment or final order In his client's favor and the proceeds thereof in whosoever hands they may come; and the lien cannot be affected by any settlement between the parties before or after Judgment or final order.