Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Supreme Court of the State of Wisconsin, Volume 111 |
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Page 36 - It is a general and undisputed proposition of law that a municipal corporation possesses and can exercise the following powers, and no others : First, those granted in express words; second, those necessarily or fairly implied in or incident to the powers expressly granted ; third, those essential to the accomplishment of the declared objects and purposes of the corporation — not simply convenient, but indispensable.
Page 48 - ... obligation shall be void and of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Page 606 - A child so adopted shall be deemed, for the purposes of inheritance and succession by such child, custody of the person and right to obedience by such parents by adoption...
Page 627 - The plaintiff brings this action to recover damages for injuries alleged to have been sustained by her by reason of the insufficiency and defective condition of a certain sidewalk in the city of Janesville.
Page 558 - In the construction of a pleading for the purpose of determining its effect, its allegations shall be liberally construed, with a view to substantial justice between the parties.
Page 286 - Widows' and Orphans' Benefit Fund, to William P. Fodell. dependent friend, a sum not exceeding three thousand dollars, in accordance with and under the provisions of the laws governing said fund, upon satisfactory evidence of the death of said member, and upon the surrender of this certificate; provided that said member is in good standing in this order at the time of his death...
Page 418 - Mo. 623, it was held that neither under its authority to regulate the use of streets, nor the power to license, tax and regulate various professions and businesses, nor the general welfare clause permitting the passage of all such ordinances not inconsistent with the provisions of the charter or the laws of the state as may be expedient in maintaining the peace, good government, health and welfare of the city, its trade, commerce, and manufactures, can the city of St.
Page 705 - ... a summons within two years after the passage of this Act, where the wrongful detention or possession began prior to the date of its passage...
Page 603 - ... shall prevent the revocation implied by law from subsequent changes in the condition or circumstances of the testator.
Page 414 - ... full power and authority to make, enact, ordain, establish, publish, enforce, alter, modify, amend and repeal all such ordinances, rules and by-laws, for the government and good order of the city, for the suppression ol vice, for the prevention of crime...