Report of the ... Annual Meeting of the American Bar Association, Volume 40E.C. Markley & Son, 1915 - Bar associations |
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... recommendations by the committee to amend , in formal respects , the Constitution and By - laws of the Association : ( 1 ) That the annual dues include the cost of The American Bar Association Journal , which , to members , is $ 1.50 a ...
... recommendations by the committee to amend , in formal respects , the Constitution and By - laws of the Association : ( 1 ) That the annual dues include the cost of The American Bar Association Journal , which , to members , is $ 1.50 a ...
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... recommendations adopted . ( See Report at end of Minutes , page 79. ) The Treasurer submitted his report which was referred to an auditing committee consisting of Rome G. Brown , of Minnesota , and John T. Richards , of Illinois . ( See ...
... recommendations adopted . ( See Report at end of Minutes , page 79. ) The Treasurer submitted his report which was referred to an auditing committee consisting of Rome G. Brown , of Minnesota , and John T. Richards , of Illinois . ( See ...
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... recommend a substitute . The bill was prepared either by Prof. Wigmore or by Prof. Keedy , or by both . In view of the fact that there are comparatively few legislatures that will be in session until after the next meeting of the ...
... recommend a substitute . The bill was prepared either by Prof. Wigmore or by Prof. Keedy , or by both . In view of the fact that there are comparatively few legislatures that will be in session until after the next meeting of the ...
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... recommendations of the committee . The first section of the report is merely preliminary . The report really begins on the subject of bankruptcy . There were , I think , six bills to repeal the bankruptcy act and about eight to change ...
... recommendations of the committee . The first section of the report is merely preliminary . The report really begins on the subject of bankruptcy . There were , I think , six bills to repeal the bankruptcy act and about eight to change ...
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... recommended by the committee and the Conference on Uniform State Laws and which has been adopted by a majority of ... recommend acceptance of the idea of the Interstate Commerce Commission . The other changes suggested by the committee ...
... recommended by the committee and the Conference on Uniform State Laws and which has been adopted by a majority of ... recommend acceptance of the idea of the Interstate Commerce Commission . The other changes suggested by the committee ...
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Page 542 - The head of each department is authorized to prescribe regulations, not inconsistent with law, for the government of his department, the conduct of its officers and clerks, the distribution and performance of its business, and the custody, use. and preservation of the records, papers, and property appertaining to it.
Page 953 - Restraining Clients from Improprieties. A lawyer should use his best efforts to restrain and to prevent his clients from doing those things which the lawyer himself ought not to do, particularly with reference to their conduct towards Courts, judicial officers, jurors, witnesses and suitors. If a client persists in such wrong-doing the lawyer should terminate their relation.
Page 416 - Person" includes a corporation or partnership or two or more persons having a joint or common interest. To "purchase" includes to take as mortgagee and to take as pledgee.
Page 949 - It is the duty of the lawyer to maintain towards the Courts a respectful attitude, not for the sake of the temporary incumbent of the judicial office, but for the maintenance of its supreme importance.
Page 951 - Efforts, direct or indirect, in any way to encroach upon the business of another lawyer, are unworthy of those who should be brethren at the Bar ; but, nevertheless, it is the right of any lawyer, without fear or favor, to give proper advice to those seeking relief against unfaithful or neglectful counsel, generally after communication with the lawyer of whom the complaint is made.
Page 444 - Do any other act which would make it impossible to carry on the ordinary business of a partnership, (d) Confess a judgment, (e) Submit a partnership claim or liability to arbitration or reference.
Page 953 - entire devotion to the interest of the client, warm zeal in the maintenance and defense of his rights and the exertion of his utmost learning and ability...
Page 954 - It is unprofessional and dishonorable to deal other than candidly with the facts in taking the statements of witnesses, in drawing affidavits and other documents, and in the presentation of causes.
Page 958 - I will never reject, from any consideration personal to myself, the cause of the defenseless or oppressed, or delay any man's cause for lucre or malice. So HELP ME GOD.
Page 958 - 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...