International law. Conflict of laws. Spanish-American laws. Legal ethics. Irrigation lawCree Publishing Company, 1908 - Law |
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... Territorial Jurisdiction of a State 35 " 33 Exterritoriality 35 CHAPTER IV . FOREIGN RELATIONS .. Section 34 Contents of Chapter . " " 35 36 Duties of Public Ministers . " 38 " 39 40 Treaties .. 66 41 Diplomatic Representatives 37 ...
... Territorial Jurisdiction of a State 35 " 33 Exterritoriality 35 CHAPTER IV . FOREIGN RELATIONS .. Section 34 Contents of Chapter . " " 35 36 Duties of Public Ministers . " 38 " 39 40 Treaties .. 66 41 Diplomatic Representatives 37 ...
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... territorial effect . It is not treating them as general maritime laws , but it is recognition of the historical fact that by common consent of mankind these rules have been acquiesced in as of general obli- gation . Of that fact we ...
... territorial effect . It is not treating them as general maritime laws , but it is recognition of the historical fact that by common consent of mankind these rules have been acquiesced in as of general obli- gation . Of that fact we ...
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... territory and dominion of one nation , by reason of acts , private or public , done within the dominions of another nation- is part of our law , and must be ascertained and ad- ministered by the courts of justice , as often as such ...
... territory and dominion of one nation , by reason of acts , private or public , done within the dominions of another nation- is part of our law , and must be ascertained and ad- ministered by the courts of justice , as often as such ...
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... territorial area of the application of the international law . The history of international law had formerly been ... territory in America . SECTION 17. THE CONGRESS OF WESTPHALIA . An important impetus was given to the develop- ment ...
... territorial area of the application of the international law . The history of international law had formerly been ... territory in America . SECTION 17. THE CONGRESS OF WESTPHALIA . An important impetus was given to the develop- ment ...
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... territorial limits . " The conception of independence is included in that of sovereignty , of which , indeed , it is the negative view . It involves an immunity from all interference from without in the purely internal affairs of a ...
... territorial limits . " The conception of independence is included in that of sovereignty , of which , indeed , it is the negative view . It involves an immunity from all interference from without in the purely internal affairs of a ...
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Page 262 - In determining the amount of the fee, it is proper to consider : (1) the time and labor required, the novelty and difficulty of the questions involved...
Page 344 - That mining claims upon veins or lodes of quartz, or other rock in place, bearing gold, silver, cinnabar, lead, tin, copper, or other valuable deposits...
Page 335 - Employing bullets which expand or flatten easily in the human body, such as bullets with a hard envelope which does not entirely cover the core or is pierced with incisions; xx.
Page 261 - Advising Upon the Merits of a Client's Cause. A lawyer should endeavor to obtain full knowledge of his client's cause before advising thereon, and he is bound to give a candid opinion of the merits and probable result of pending or contemplated litigation. The miscarriages to which justice is subject, by reason of surprises and disappointments in evidence and witnesses, and through mistakes of juries and errors of Courts, even though only occasional, admonish lawyers to beware of bold and confident...
Page 270 - A duty to the public and to the profession devolves upon every member of the Bar having knowledge of such practices upon the part of any practitioner, immediately to inform thereof to the end that the offender may be disbarred.
Page 265 - A lawyer should always treat adverse witnesses and suitors with fairness and due consideration, and he should never minister to the malevolence or prejudices of a client in the trial or conduct of a cause. The client cannot be made the keeper of the lawyer's conscience in professional matters. He has no right to demand that his counsel shall abuse the opposite party or indulge in offensive personalities. Improper speech is not excusable on the ground that it is what the client would say if speaking...
Page 338 - That no person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense without due process of law; and no person for the same offense shall be twice put in jeopardy of punishment, nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself. That all persons shall before conviction be bailable by sufficient sureties, except for capital offenses.
Page 274 - I will employ for the purpose of maintaining the causes confided to me such means only as are consistent with truth and honor, and will never seek to mislead the judge or jury by any artifice or false statement of fact or law ; " 'I will maintain the confidence and preserve inviolate the secrets of my client, and will accept no compensation in connection with his business except from him or with his knowledge and approval...
Page 257 - It is the duty of the Bar to endeavor to prevent political considerations from outweighing judicial fitness in the selection of judges. It should protest earnestly and actively against the appointment or election of those who are unsuitable for the bench...
Page 263 - Controversies with clients concerning compensation are to be avoided by the lawyer so far as shall be compatible with his self-respect and with his right to receive reasonable recompense for his services; and lawsuits with clients should be resorted to only to prevent injustice, imposition or fraud.