 The common law of England is not to be taken in all respects to be that of America. Our ancestors brought with them its general principles, and claimed it as their birthright ; but they brought with them and adopted only that portion which was applicable...  The American Jurist - Página 1051830Vista completa - Acerca de este libro
 | Iowa. Supreme Court - 1897 - 860 páginas
...they were applicable to the situation and local circumstances of the colony." US v. Eeid, 12 How. 363. "Our ancestors brought with them its general principles,...portion which was applicable to their situation." Van Ness v. Pacard, 2 Pet. 137-144. As is said In re Barry, 42 Fed. Eep. 114, in speaking of the common... | |
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