Cases on the General Principles of the Law of Private Corporations, Volume 1 |
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... Lands , chattels and debts at common law . 891 Sec . 251. Contracts of shareholders ... 895 Sec . 252. Contracts of ... land .... 903 Sec . 256. Reversion of property of a mutual company . 904 906 910 Sec . 257. Reversion of property ...
... Lands , chattels and debts at common law . 891 Sec . 251. Contracts of shareholders ... 895 Sec . 252. Contracts of ... land .... 903 Sec . 256. Reversion of property of a mutual company . 904 906 910 Sec . 257. Reversion of property ...
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... land . So of the comptroller who takes an assignment of stocks , bonds and mortgages , to hold under the general ... lands and chattels to him and his successors , in trust for his town , would he not be a sole corporation , as the board ...
... land . So of the comptroller who takes an assignment of stocks , bonds and mortgages , to hold under the general ... lands and chattels to him and his successors , in trust for his town , would he not be a sole corporation , as the board ...
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... land escheated to the state before the passing of the repealing act in the year 1800. The defendants have pleaded ... lands and to hold them for the benefit of themselves and successors ; ( 4 ) to have a common seal ; ( 5 ) to make by ...
... land escheated to the state before the passing of the repealing act in the year 1800. The defendants have pleaded ... lands and to hold them for the benefit of themselves and successors ; ( 4 ) to have a common seal ; ( 5 ) to make by ...
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... Land , " does not impose any restrictions on the legislature , who are capable of making the law of the land , and was only in- tended to prevent abuses in the other branches of government . That this clause was intended to secure to ...
... Land , " does not impose any restrictions on the legislature , who are capable of making the law of the land , and was only in- tended to prevent abuses in the other branches of government . That this clause was intended to secure to ...
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... land or naval forces , or in the militia , when in actual service in time of war or public danger ; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be put twice in jeopardy of life or limb ; nor shall be compelled in any ...
... land or naval forces , or in the militia , when in actual service in time of war or public danger ; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be put twice in jeopardy of life or limb ; nor shall be compelled in any ...
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Page 146 - A corporation is an artificial being, invisible, intangible, and existing only in contemplation of law. Being the mere creature of law, it possesses only those properties which the charter of its creation confers upon it. either expressly, or as incidental to its very existence.
Page 451 - In the following cases, every agreement shall be void unless such agreement, or some note or memorandum thereof [expressing the consideration], be in writing, and subscribed by the party to be charged therewith.
Page 317 - ... all the navigable waters of said state, shall be common highways and forever free, as well to the inhabitants of said state as to all other citizens of the United States, without any tax, duty, impost or toll therefor.
Page 348 - Corporations may be formed under general laws; but shall not be created by special act, except for municipal purposes, and in cases where, in the judgment of the Legislature, the objects of the corporation cannot be attained under general laws. All general laws and special acts passed pursuant to this section, may be altered from time to time or repealed.
Page 29 - The franchise, roadway, roadbed, rails, and rolling stock of all railroads operated in more than one county...
Page 712 - On more than one occasion this court has expressed the cautious circum>pection with which it approaches the consideration of such questions; and has declared that in no doubtful case would it pronounce a legislative act to be contrary to the constitution.
Page 560 - It is, we think, a sound principle, that when a government becomes a partner in any trading company, it divests itself, so far as concerns the transactions of that company, of its sovereign character,, and takes that of a private citizen.
Page 359 - No private or local bill, which may be passed by the Legislature, shall embrace more than one subject, and that shall be expressed in the title.
Page 328 - The General Assembly shall not pass local or special laws in any of the following enumerated cases...
Page 343 - The Legislature shall have no power to pass any act granting any special charter for banking purposes ; but corporations or associations may be formed for such purposes under general laws.