Reports of the Proceedings in Committees of the House of Commons, Upon Controverted Elections, Heard and Determined During the Present Parliament, Volumen3E. Brooke, T. Whieldon, and J. Debrett, 1790 |
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... Counsel . For the Petitioners , Hon . Mr. Erfkine , and Mr. Piggott . For the Sitting Members , Mr. Rous , and Mr. Le Blanc . It is ftiled in the journal , the petition of the feveral perfons , & c . but only one appeared to have figned ...
... Counsel . For the Petitioners , Hon . Mr. Erfkine , and Mr. Piggott . For the Sitting Members , Mr. Rous , and Mr. Le Blanc . It is ftiled in the journal , the petition of the feveral perfons , & c . but only one appeared to have figned ...
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... counsel for the petitioners ought to con- tend for it upon their own principles . This would enable the sheriff at any time to defeat the election of the fuccessful candidate , if he dif- liked him , by adjourning the poll whenever his ...
... counsel for the petitioners ought to con- tend for it upon their own principles . This would enable the sheriff at any time to defeat the election of the fuccessful candidate , if he dif- liked him , by adjourning the poll whenever his ...
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... counsel for the petitioners had finish- ed , the facts of their cafe being admitted , thofe for the fitting members entered upon their de- fence ; which , befides the foregoing arguments , was stated to confift of the circumftances ...
... counsel for the petitioners had finish- ed , the facts of their cafe being admitted , thofe for the fitting members entered upon their de- fence ; which , befides the foregoing arguments , was stated to confift of the circumftances ...
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... counsel for the petitioners faid nothing to imply an admiffion of the truth of the above facts . The counsel for the fitting members then pro- pofed to prove , That every elector of the bo- rough of Seaford was prefent and voted , ex ...
... counsel for the petitioners faid nothing to imply an admiffion of the truth of the above facts . The counsel for the fitting members then pro- pofed to prove , That every elector of the bo- rough of Seaford was prefent and voted , ex ...
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... counsel for the petitioners having proposed to produce evidence , to fhew that from the year 1625 to 1696 no election for the county of Pembroke had ever been held at the town of Pembroke ; and that , from the year 1696 to 1727 but two ...
... counsel for the petitioners having proposed to produce evidence , to fhew that from the year 1625 to 1696 no election for the county of Pembroke had ever been held at the town of Pembroke ; and that , from the year 1696 to 1727 but two ...
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Página 381 - ... offer to interrupt the title of the grantor. If he holds it under an honorary engagement, the moft imperfect in point of actual obligation, in my opinion, he holds it fraudulently. The right of ufing it is not in reality or in facl in him.
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Página 41 - That fuch votes fhall be deemed to be legal which have been fo declared by the laft: determination in the Houfe of Commons ; which laft determination concerning any county, fhire, city, borough, cinque port, or place, fhall be final to all intents and purpofes whatever, any ufage to the contrary notwithftanding...
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Página 381 - The eftate, therefore, would not be drawn back by the granter upon the plea of fraudulent confidence: and yet it is not held by the grantee legally. I do not care for pointing out by what means; but this information has been conveyed to me in fuch a form, that I verily believe it will not be long before your Lordihipa will hear of difputes to a great amount turning upon the ground 1 am ftating.