Reports of Cases Decided in the Court of Common Pleas ..., Volume 4H. Rowsell, 1855 - Law reports, digests, etc |
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Page 346 - Jervis came to court this term, and obtained a rule to show cause why the verdict should not be set aside, and a new trial had; that verdict being against the directions of the judge.
Page 122 - Watson now moved for a rule calling upon the plaintiff to shew cause why the verdict should not be entered for the defendant...
Page 108 - AB, will, by the best ways and means he may or can, and to the utmost of his skill and knowledge, teach and instruct, or cause to be taught and instructed...
Page 334 - I or my heirs, executors or administrators, hereafter can, shall or may have for, upon or by reason of any matter, cause or thing whatsoever from the beginning of the world to the day of the date of these presents.
Page 453 - A rule having been obtained calling on the plaintiff to shew cause why the verdict should not be set aside, and a new trial had...
Page 278 - ... upon such evidence of criminality as, according to the laws of the place where the fugitive or person so charged shall be found, would justify his apprehension and commitment for trial, if the crime or offence had there been committed...
Page 481 - In actions on the case, the plea of not guilty shall operate as a denial only of the breach of duty or wrongful act alleged to have been committed by the defendant, and not of the facts stated in the inducement...
Page 287 - Serjt., had obtained a rule calling on the plaintiff to show cause why the verdict should not be set aside and a...
Page 225 - Whitehurst obtained a rule to shew cause why the verdict should not be set aside, and a nonsuit entered, or a new trial had.
Page 132 - ... conveyance, or will, in such manner as the same are expressed or mentioned in such deed...