The Federal Reporter: Cases Argued and Determined in the Circuit and District Courts of the United States, Томови 149-150West Publishing Company, 1907 Includes cases argued and determined in the District Courts of the United States and, Mar./May 1880-Oct./Nov. 1912, the Circuit Courts of the United States; Sept./Dec. 1891-Sept./Nov. 1924, the Circuit Courts of Appeals of the United States; Aug./Oct. 1911-Jan./Feb. 1914, the Commerce Court of the United States; Sept./Oct. 1919-Sept./Nov. 1924, the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia. |
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... duty of furnishing for the use of its servants fit and suitable means and appliances . The jury found that the defendant failed to perform this duty ; they found , in effect , that the defendant furnished an unsafe switch with the ...
... duty of furnishing for the use of its servants fit and suitable means and appliances . The jury found that the defendant failed to perform this duty ; they found , in effect , that the defendant furnished an unsafe switch with the ...
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... duty , to entertain and decide it in all cases where the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court is invoked solely because of the diverse citizenship of the parties to the action . In Amy v . Watertown , 130 U. S. 301 , 9 Sup . Ct . 530 , 32 ...
... duty , to entertain and decide it in all cases where the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court is invoked solely because of the diverse citizenship of the parties to the action . In Amy v . Watertown , 130 U. S. 301 , 9 Sup . Ct . 530 , 32 ...
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... duty operate to a certain extent as punishment ; but the distinction is that it is prosecuted for the purpose of punishment , and to deter others from offending in like manner . * * It appears to us that in form and substance it is a ...
... duty operate to a certain extent as punishment ; but the distinction is that it is prosecuted for the purpose of punishment , and to deter others from offending in like manner . * * It appears to us that in form and substance it is a ...
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... duty upon the steamship to slacken her speed , so that she would be under com- mand and could reverse in time to avoid a collision with a sailing vessel ahead of her , which could be seen without a light exhibited astern . Full speed ...
... duty upon the steamship to slacken her speed , so that she would be under com- mand and could reverse in time to avoid a collision with a sailing vessel ahead of her , which could be seen without a light exhibited astern . Full speed ...
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... duty of the engineer to inspect the engine each day when he took it out , reporting any defects , and it was also the duty of Williams to report any defects he might observe , either in the WILLIAMS V. CHOCTAW , O. & G. R. CO . 105.
... duty of the engineer to inspect the engine each day when he took it out , reporting any defects , and it was also the duty of Williams to report any defects he might observe , either in the WILLIAMS V. CHOCTAW , O. & G. R. CO . 105.
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Страница 23 - Any person who shall be injured in his business or property by any other person or corporation by reason of anything forbidden or declared to be unlawful by this act may sue therefor in any Circuit Court of the United States in the district in which the defendant resides or is found, without respect to the amount in controversy, and shall recover three-fold the damages by him sustained, and the costs of suit, including a reasonable attorney's fee. Sec. 8. That the word "person,
Страница 462 - We hold, however, that the basis of all calculations as to the reasonableness of rates to be charged by a corporation maintaining a highway under legislative sanction must be the fair value of the property being used by it for the convenience of the public. And, in order to ascertain that value, the original cost of construction, the amount expended in permanent improvements, the amount and market value of its bonds and stock, the present as compared with the original cost of construction, the probable...
Страница 592 - ... concerning the conducting of his business, the cause of his bankruptcy, his dealings with his creditors and other persons, the amount, kind, and whereabouts of his property, and in addition, all matters which may affect the administration and settlement of his estate; but no testimony given by him shall be offered in evidence against him in any criminal proceeding.
Страница 347 - ... any corporation engaged principally in manufacturing, trading, printing, publishing, mining, or mercantile pursuits, owing debts to the amount of one thousand dollars or over, may be adjudged an involuntary bankrupt upon default or an impartial trial, and shall be subject to the provisions and entitled to the benefits of this Act.
Страница 348 - Any natural person, except a wage-earner or a person engaged chiefly in farming or the tillage of the soil, any unincorporated company, and any corporation engaged principally in manufacturing, trading, printing, publishing, or mercantile pursuits, owing debts to the amount of one thousand dollars or over, may be adjudged an involuntary bankrupt...
Страница 280 - Copies of the process shall be returned as speedily as may be into the clerk's office of such court, together with the recognizances of the witnesses for their appearance to testify in the case.
Страница 273 - If a bankrupt shall have given a preference within four months before the filing of a petition, or after the filing of the petition and before the adjudication, and the person receiving it, or to be benefited thereby, or his agent acting therein, shall have had reasonable cause to believe that it was intended thereby to give a preference, it shall be voidable by the trustee, and he may recover the property or its value from such person.
Страница 517 - An action may be brought by any person against another who claims an estate or interest in real property, adverse to him, for the purpose of determining such adverse claim...
Страница 462 - And in order to ascertain that value the original cost of construction, the amount expended in permanent improvements, the amount and market value of its bonds and stock, the present as compared with the original cost of construction, the probable earning capacity of the property under particular rates prescribed by statute, and the sum required to meet operating expenses are all matters for consideration and are to be given such weight as may be just and right in each case.
Страница 321 - States, it shall appear to the satisfaction of said circuit court, at any time after such suit has been brought or removed thereto, that such suit does not really and substantially involve a dispute or controversy properly within the jurisdiction of said circuit court...