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Counterclaims And Set-Offs In Indiana, Harold W. Starr Jun 1933

Counterclaims And Set-Offs In Indiana, Harold W. Starr

Indiana Law Journal

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Equity- Contempts - Purgation By Sworn Answer - Doctrine Of Variance Jun 1933

Equity- Contempts - Purgation By Sworn Answer - Doctrine Of Variance

Michigan Law Review

At the suit of X Traction Company defendants had been enjoined from operating busses along streets upon which plaintiff operated its cars. The latter .filed an information in the name of the State charging the defendants with wilful violation of the restraining order, and moved for an attachment for contempt, and for the infliction of "such penalties as are or may be necessary to compel observance." Defendants filed motions to discharge, and also answers for the purpose of purging themselves of the alleged contempt. Upon trial, at which evidence was received, the court found defendants guilty, and levied fines. Defendants …

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Civil And Criminal Contempt In Indiana, Robert C. Brown May 1933

Civil And Criminal Contempt In Indiana, Robert C. Brown

Indiana Law Journal

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Bills And Notes-Acceleration Clause Affecting Negotiability May 1933

Bills And Notes-Acceleration Clause Affecting Negotiability

Michigan Law Review

A promissory note maturing by its terms ninety days after date contained a provision authorizing the payees to declare the note due "at any time they may deem this note insecure, even before the maturity of the same." In an action against indorsers, it was held that the note was rendered non-negotiable by the acceleration provision. Guio v. Lutes, (Ind. App. 1933) 184 N. E. 416.

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Insurance - Death In Violation Of Law-Proximate Cause Apr 1933

Insurance - Death In Violation Of Law-Proximate Cause

Michigan Law Review

Decedent's life was insured by the defendant company, a clause in the by-laws of which, incorporated in the policy by reference, excepted liability where death occurred in consequence of a violation of law. Decedent and two companions had committed the crime of auto banditry, and police officers, with warrants for their arrest, surprised them in possession of the stolen car, killing the decedent who sat armed with a rifle in the rear seat as the car drove away. Held, the policy covered the death of the insured, including additional payment for accidental death. Ben Hur Life Association v. Cox …

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Real Property-Conditions Subsequent In Deeds Mar 1933