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... deed of trust , and purchased by the plaintiff at a pittance and the defendant trust debtor compelled to pay the residue with interest and costs . Attorneys close to the Court : Now and again these 40 THE INDEPENDENT JUDICIARY.
... deed of trust , and purchased by the plaintiff at a pittance and the defendant trust debtor compelled to pay the residue with interest and costs . Attorneys close to the Court : Now and again these 40 THE INDEPENDENT JUDICIARY.
Page 45
... cost so much or last so long . A mistake on the bench in this state lasts for fifteen years , and is practically without remedy . The great importance of maintaining the high standards of Maryland's judiciary was recognized at the last ...
... cost so much or last so long . A mistake on the bench in this state lasts for fifteen years , and is practically without remedy . The great importance of maintaining the high standards of Maryland's judiciary was recognized at the last ...
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... costs , " and in the next case pick up a file of papers and toss them aside much like a man assorting potatoes , with : " This case of Smith against Cutright , is dismissed . " It is usually the last file of papers in his hands , for ...
... costs , " and in the next case pick up a file of papers and toss them aside much like a man assorting potatoes , with : " This case of Smith against Cutright , is dismissed . " It is usually the last file of papers in his hands , for ...
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... costs and delays to litigants , gives them not one single pain or pang of remorse . To them the office of judge has just been a means of livelihood . Without judicial pride or judicial temperament , they flounder along , let the chips ...
... costs and delays to litigants , gives them not one single pain or pang of remorse . To them the office of judge has just been a means of livelihood . Without judicial pride or judicial temperament , they flounder along , let the chips ...
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... cost , and half the political disappointments . The office of Congressman is a great office , but no longer so seriously regarded . If congressmen were re- duced one half in number , the office would again become a prize and there would ...
... cost , and half the political disappointments . The office of Congressman is a great office , but no longer so seriously regarded . If congressmen were re- duced one half in number , the office would again become a prize and there would ...
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Page 45 - The Selection of Judges. It is the duty of the Bar to endeavor to prevent political considerations from outweighing judicial fitness in the selection of Judges. It should protest earnestly and actively against the appointment or election of those who are unsuitable for the Bench...
Page 80 - I must declare and avow, that, in the master. states of the world, I know not the people'* nor the senate, who in such a complication of difficult circumstances, can stand in preference to the Delegates of America, assembled in General Congress at Philadelphia.
Page 101 - ... and all witnesses required to appear and testify at the trial the same as witnesses in actions at law. A divorce commissioner was required to be appointed by the circuit court, whose duty it was to appear at such trials and defend the interests of the state by bringing before the court all witnesses to develop the true facts and generally take all necessary steps to prevent fraud and collusion. As an alternative, the court was authorized to refer the case to a commissioner in chancery, or a special...
Page 17 - Isadora, she'd used the principle of "one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go," and they'd left her generous endowments that she invested in a hotel at Royal and Saint Peter's streets.
Page 88 - Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there will I be in the midst of them,
Page 62 - Of let him take who has the power, And let him keep who can, the Boers now proceeded to possess themselves of as much territory as they wanted.
Page 77 - Plain truth to speak ; And syne they think to climb Parnassus By dint o' Greek ! Gie me ae spark o
Page 76 - He could stop the mouths of lions, quench the violence of fire, escape the edge of the sword, wax valiant in fight, and put to flight the armies of the aliens...
Page 89 - ... instrument, that gives expression to its quality in doing the deed. It was Switzerland who gathered into her breast at Sempach the sheaf of fatal Austrian spears. It was the hereditary spirit of New England that gave the word of command by the voice of Buttrick, at Concord, and was in the bosom of Parker at Lexington. It was...
Page 21 - A faith that shines more bright and clear When tempests rage without ; That when in danger knows no fear, In darkness feels no doubt...