The Canadian Law Times, Volume 38Carswell, 1918 - Law From 1900 to 1908 includes the "Annual digest of Canadian cases ... decided in the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, in the Supreme and Exchequer Courts of Canada, and in the courts of the provinces ... Edited by Edward B. Brown." |
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... matter would be carefully considered in the Bill . He added that as naturalization is an Imperial matter , it is necessary to consult the Domin- ions . But as soon as all the replies from the Domin- ion Governments are received the Bill ...
... matter would be carefully considered in the Bill . He added that as naturalization is an Imperial matter , it is necessary to consult the Domin- ions . But as soon as all the replies from the Domin- ion Governments are received the Bill ...
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... matter or question under this Act , the person opposing or defending shall be competent to give evidence in such proceeding , matter or question . ' In the result the accused has become a competent witness 1918 ] 81 LEGAL PRESUMPTION OF ...
... matter or question under this Act , the person opposing or defending shall be competent to give evidence in such proceeding , matter or question . ' In the result the accused has become a competent witness 1918 ] 81 LEGAL PRESUMPTION OF ...
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... matter of probability . If it was only a matter of probability their duty was to acquit . A charge along similar lines is to be found in our own courts . In the case of Rex v . Krafchenko , Mathers , C.J. , is reported as having stated ...
... matter of probability . If it was only a matter of probability their duty was to acquit . A charge along similar lines is to be found in our own courts . In the case of Rex v . Krafchenko , Mathers , C.J. , is reported as having stated ...
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... reason of the non - existence of the subject - matter Moreover , the case of impossibility of performance 5 ( 1859 ) E. & E. 746 . Aleyn . 26 . of the contract had already twice come before the Exchequer 1918 ] THE NEED FOR LAW REFORM . 95.
... reason of the non - existence of the subject - matter Moreover , the case of impossibility of performance 5 ( 1859 ) E. & E. 746 . Aleyn . 26 . of the contract had already twice come before the Exchequer 1918 ] THE NEED FOR LAW REFORM . 95.
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... matter what the circumstances are , the character or reputation of the witness must be attacked , one of the stock tactics of this class of practitioners being to assail the chastity of any wit- ness who chances to be a woman . Not long ...
... matter what the circumstances are , the character or reputation of the witness must be attacked , one of the stock tactics of this class of practitioners being to assail the chastity of any wit- ness who chances to be a woman . Not long ...
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Page 563 - ... unless the 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 some other person thereunto by him lawfully authorized.
Page 174 - ... where the goods are bought by description from a seller who deals in goods of that description, whether he be the grower or manufacturer or not, there is an implied warranty that the goods shall be of merchantable quality...
Page 678 - If I should die, think only this of me: That there's some corner of a foreign field That is for ever England. There shall be In that rich earth a richer dust concealed; A dust whom England bore, shaped, made aware, Gave, once, her flowers to love, her ways to roam, A body of England's, breathing English air, Washed by the rivers, blest by suns of home.
Page 210 - Absolute freedom of navigation upon the seas, outside territorial waters, alike in peace and in war, except as the seas may be closed in whole or in part by international action for the enforcement of international covenants.
Page 507 - A negotiable promissory note within the meaning of this act is an unconditional promise in writing made by one person to another signed by the maker engaging to pay on demand, or at a fixed or determinable future time, a sum certain in money to order or to bearer.
Page 501 - ... when the party by his own contract creates a duty or charge upon himself, he is bound to make it good, if he may, notwithstanding any accident by inevitable necessity, because he might have provided against it by his contract.
Page 671 - Commons, to make Laws for the Peace, Order and Good Government of Canada in relation to all Matters not coming within the Classes of Subjects by this Act assigned exclusively to the Legislatures of the Provinces...
Page 563 - That no contract for the sale of any goods, wares, and merchandise, for the price of ten pounds sterling or upwards, shall be allowed to be good, except the buyer shall accept part of the goods so sold, and actually receive the same, or give something in earnest to bind the bargain, or in part payment...
Page 408 - The court or a judge may direct the trial without a jury of any cause, matter or issue requiring any prolonged examination of documents or accounts, or any scientific or local investigation, which cannot in their or his opinion conveniently be made with a jury.
Page 398 - ... a Court or a judge. 6. A Court or a judge shall have power to enlarge or abridge the time appointed by these rules, or fixed by any order enlarging time, for doing any act or taking any proceeding, upon such terms (if any) as the justice of the case may require, and any such enlargement may be ordered although the application for the same is not made until after the expiration of the time appointed or allowed.