A Summary of the Law Relative to Pleading and Evidence in Criminal Cases: With Precedents of Indictments, &c., and the Evidence Necessary to Support Them |
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Page 284 - In contempt of our said Lord the King, in open violation of the laws of this kingdom, to the evil and pernicious example of all others in the like case offending, and against the peace of our said Lord the King, his crown and dignity.
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Page 333 - Our sovereign lord the king chargeth and commandeth all persons, being assembled, immediately to disperse themselves, and peaceably to depart to their habitations, or to their lawful business, upon the pains contained in the act made in the first year of king George, for preventing tumults and riotous assemblies. God save the king.
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Page 212 - Homicide per infortunium or misadventure is where a man, doing a lawful act without any intention of hurt, unfortunately kills another...
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