Word: assumpsit
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...March number of the Review contains the following important articles: "A Problem in the Drafting of Workmen's Compensation Acts; Second Paper," by Francis H. Bohlen; "The Origin of Assumpsit," by George F. Deiser; and "Res Judicata as a Federal Question," by Edwin H. Abbot, Jr., '08, of Cambridge...
...constitutions of the United States and England as typical forms, and will be of value to every student of constitutional history. Mr. E. Irving Smith contributes a paper on "The Legal Aspect of the Southern Question." Professor J. B. Ames, of the Law School, contributes another article on "Assumpsit," the special topic being "Assumpsit for Use and Occupation." The usual editorial notes, notes of recent cases and book reviews complete the number...
...first number of the second volume of the Harvard Law Review, which was issued yesterday, contains the opening part of the "History of Assumpsit," by Professor J. B. Ames. The writer treats of "Express Assumpsit" and examines the various theories which have been formed to explain the origin of the doctrine of "consideration" as a part of the law of contracts. The work is very carefully done. Mr. Schofield contributes a paper on the "Principle in Lumley vs. Gye and its Application." The article is a critical examination in its several aspects of the point decided in this noted English...
...Nature of a Policy of Insurance with regard to its assignment." It is a clear and careful study of the subject. The usual editorials, notes, and summaries of recent cases complete the number. It is announced that the coming volume will contain papers on the history and development of "Assumpsit," by Professor Ames, and an article by Professor Keener on "Mistakes of Law." A number of well known legal authorities, outside of the Law School, have also promised to contribute. The success of the coming volume seems already assured, if an opinion may be formed from the success...
Scene in the law school. Professor: "Is this an action in assumpsit?" Student; "No, sir. It is an action in chancery...
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