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Conflict Of Laws-Domicile Of Child Living With Mother, Charles E. Becraft S.Ed.
Conflict Of Laws-Domicile Of Child Living With Mother, Charles E. Becraft S.Ed.
Michigan Law Review
Plaintiff and defendant, husband and wife, were domiciled in New York. Because of temporary unemployment, plaintiff took his wife and minor child to Connecticut. He later returned to New York and resided in the apartment the family had formerly occupied. The wife and child did not return to New York, and the court found that she had at all times intended to remain in Connecticut and establish a domicile there. Plaintiff at all times intended to make New York his permanent residence. When defendant would not return to New York, plaintiff brought action for separation in a New York court, …
Isaacs: Oath Of Devotion, Michigan Law Review
Isaacs: Oath Of Devotion, Michigan Law Review
Michigan Law Review
A Review of OATH OF DEVOTION By Julius Isaacs
International Law-Immunity Of United Nations Representative From Jurisdiction Of Municipal Courts, William C. Gordon
International Law-Immunity Of United Nations Representative From Jurisdiction Of Municipal Courts, William C. Gordon
Michigan Law Review
An action for separate maintenance was initiated in a New York court against China's permanent representative to the United Nations, who appeared specially and moved to set aside the service of summons on the ground of diplomatic immunity. Exemption from suit was claimed under the Headquarters Agreement between the United States and the United Nations, which granted certain resident representatives of member states diplomatic privileges and immunities. Held, defendant was entitled to diplomatic immunity and service of summons should be set aside. Tsiang v. Tsiang, 86 N.Y.S. (2d) 556 (1949).
Attorneys -Taxation - Unauthorized Practice Of Income Tax Law By Certified Public Accountants, Charles D. Bell S. Ed.
Attorneys -Taxation - Unauthorized Practice Of Income Tax Law By Certified Public Accountants, Charles D. Bell S. Ed.
Michigan Law Review
The accepted law in the United States is that laymen may not engage in the practice of law. However, the enigma of what constitutes the practice of law has plagued laymen, lawyers and the courts for many years. Attempts to find the answer have engendered intense friction between various professional groups, each arguing that its jurisdiction extends further than the other admits. The greatest animosity has developed between lawyers and certified public accountants in the dispute as to their respective functions in the income tax field.
Corporations-Preemptive Right To Subscribe To Stock Issues- Necessity Of Action By The Shareholder, Frank L. Adamson S. Ed.
Corporations-Preemptive Right To Subscribe To Stock Issues- Necessity Of Action By The Shareholder, Frank L. Adamson S. Ed.
Michigan Law Review
In Oppenheimer v. Win. F. Chiniquy Co., a stockholder sought to compel the corporation to issue to him his pro rata share of treasury stock which had been offered to the shareholders on August 6, 1945. The final date for application was September 6, but no time for payment was specified. The shareholder wrote to the company accepting the offer before the final date, but did not tender payment until October 16. The corporation had not disposed of the shares, and the court ordered the company to issue them to the shareholder, holding that the delay was of no …
Trusts-Tentative Trusts-Effect Of Delivery Of Passbook, Alan P. Goldstein
Trusts-Tentative Trusts-Effect Of Delivery Of Passbook, Alan P. Goldstein
Michigan Law Review
Anna Farrell, a confined incompetent at the time of this suit, had a savings bank deposit in her own name, "in trust for my daughter Lucy Farrell." Just prior to Anna's admission to the hospital, while still of sound mind, she handed a sealed envelope to Lucy and told Lucy to hold it for her. The envelope contained, among other papers, the pass book to the bank deposit. Thereafter, Lucy claimed the money in the account on the ground that she had, over the years, delivered the money in the account to her mother for safekeeping. Anna's guardian petitioned for …
Wills-Validity Of Condition Against Contest-Contest By Minor, Roland E. Ginsberg
Wills-Validity Of Condition Against Contest-Contest By Minor, Roland E. Ginsberg
Michigan Law Review
Defendant, a minor, contested his mother's will which provided that if a beneficiary should make any effort to invalidate or alter the will, the provisions made for such person should be void. Defendant's father, who had been appointed guardian ad litem, filed notice of contest and petitioned the probate court that the general guardian be compelled to contest the will. After hearing, it was so ordered, and a will contest was held in the circuit court, in which mental incompetency and undue influence were alleged. The contest being unsuccessful, the will was admitted to probate. Plaintiff, as executrix and …
Conflicting Interests Of Estate Fiduciaries In New York And The "No Further Inquiry" Rule, Louis C. Haggerty
Conflicting Interests Of Estate Fiduciaries In New York And The "No Further Inquiry" Rule, Louis C. Haggerty
Fordham Law Review
No abstract provided.
Solicitation As Doing Business—A Review Of New York And Federal Cases, Frederick B. Lacey
Solicitation As Doing Business—A Review Of New York And Federal Cases, Frederick B. Lacey
Fordham Law Review
No abstract provided.
Constructive Service Of Process In New York, John F. X. Finn
Constructive Service Of Process In New York, John F. X. Finn
Fordham Law Review
No abstract provided.
Voidance Of Agreements Exempting New York Garages And Parking Places From Liability For Negligence, Warren Freedman
Voidance Of Agreements Exempting New York Garages And Parking Places From Liability For Negligence, Warren Freedman
Fordham Law Review
No abstract provided.