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The Expansion Of Federal Legislative Authority, Terrance Sandalow Jan 1982

The Expansion Of Federal Legislative Authority, Terrance Sandalow

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During the 190 years since the Constitution's adoption, the legislative authority of the Congress has greatly expanded. In the beginning, Congress's powers were closely circumscribed, but over the years the boundaries by which they were initially confined have been almost entirely obliterated. Congress has ceased to be merely the legislative authority of a federal government; it has for all practical purposes acquired the legislative authority of a unitary nation. Especially in the economic sphere, it is only a small exaggeration to say that Congress now possesses plenary authority.

Of course, Congress need not-and, in fact, does not--exercise all the power …


Commercial Transactions (1980 Annual Survey Of Michigan Law), John F. Dolan Jan 1981

Commercial Transactions (1980 Annual Survey Of Michigan Law), John F. Dolan

Law Faculty Research Publications

As they do each year, Michigan courts decided a number of commercial law cases during the survey period. Several of the cases are significant opinions which either raise questions or carry significant implications for Michigan's commercial lawyers. This survey selects those significant cases, attempts to answer the questions raised, and probes the implications of the decisions.


Commercial Transactions (1975 Annual Survey Of Michigan Law), John F. Dolan Jan 1976

Commercial Transactions (1975 Annual Survey Of Michigan Law), John F. Dolan

Law Faculty Research Publications

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Recognition Of New Types Of Negotiable Instruments, Ralph W. Aigler Jun 1924

Recognition Of New Types Of Negotiable Instruments, Ralph W. Aigler

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“The expression ‘negotiable instrument’ is one of variable meaning, and what is meant thereby often can be determined only by the context… Primarily ‘negotiable’ indicates transferability with a certain facility…..

“It may be not without interest to consider how instruments gain the negotiable quality and to trace, sketchily perhaps, the process of recognition.”