The Exchequer Reports: Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Courts of Exchequer & Exchequer Chamber ... Easter Term, 25 Vict., to [Michaelmas Term, 30 Vict.] ... Both Inclusive. [1862-1866], Volume 2

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Page 888 - 1 Viet. c. 26, which enacts: ," That every will shall be construed, with reference to the real estate and personal estate comprised in it, to speak and take effect as if it had been executed immediately before the death of the testator, unless a contrary intention shall appear by the will." Therefore it is incumbent on the plaintiff to
Page 887 - a will must be construed, with reference to the real and personal estate comprised in it, to speak and take effect as if it had been executed immediately before the death of the testator, unless a contrary intention shall appear by the will. But in
Page 837 - sale they would be liable. The jury found a verdict for the plaintiff, expressing their opinion that the letter of the 24th of February was a ratification of the act of Thompson. The damages were referred by consent, and leave was reserved to the defendants to move to enter a nonsuit, if the Court should be of opinion
Page 828 - or the income thereof, upon the death of any person dying after the time appointed for the commencement of this Act, to any other person, in possession or expectancy, shall be deemed to have conferred or to confer on the person entitled by reason of any such disposition or devolution a succession.
Page 461 - person shall, within the limits of the United States, fit out and arm, or attempt to fit out and arm, or procure to be fitted out and armed, or shall knowingly be concerned in the furnishing, fitting out, or arming of any ship," with intent that such ship shall be employed in the service of
Page 532 - Majesty, shall equip any ship or vessel with intent, or in order that such ship or vessel shall be employed in the service of any foreign state or government as a transport or storeship, or with intent to
Page 462 - whom the United States are at peace, by adding to the number of the guns of such vessel, or by changing those on board of her, for guns of a larger calibre, or by the addition thereto of any equipment solely applicable to war, every person so offending shall be deemed guilty of a high misdemeanor, shall be fined not more than
Page 460 - or jurisdiction of the United States with intent to be enlisted or entered in the service of any foreign prince, state, colony, district, or people, as a soldier, or as a marine or seaman, on board of any vessel of war, letter of marque, or privateer, every person so offending shall be deemed guilty of a high misdemeanor, and shall be fined not exceeding
Page 461 - and imprisoned not more than three years ; and every such ship or vessel, with her tackle, apparel, and furniture, together with all materials, arms, ammunition, and stores, which may have been procured for the building and equipment thereof, shall be forfeited, one-half to the use of the
Page 490 - The purchase of arms and military accoutrements by an agent of the French government, in this country, with an intent to export them to France, is the subject of another of the memorials. Our citizens have been always free to make, vend, and export arms. It is the constant occupation and livelihood

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