A Concise View of the Constitution of EnglandLongman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1808 - 448 pages |
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Page 87
... body , created at pleasure by the king , they are supposed to be more liable to an undue influence of the crown than the commons , who are freely chosen by the people , and when elected are only a tempo- rary body . Hence , there would ...
... body , created at pleasure by the king , they are supposed to be more liable to an undue influence of the crown than the commons , who are freely chosen by the people , and when elected are only a tempo- rary body . Hence , there would ...
Page 131
... body ; and for default of such issue , to the heirs of the body of the said prince of Orange . " From this important transaction , justified clearly from the necessity of the case , some have inferred the inherent right of the people of ...
... body ; and for default of such issue , to the heirs of the body of the said prince of Orange . " From this important transaction , justified clearly from the necessity of the case , some have inferred the inherent right of the people of ...
Page 187
... body ; for if the body be not found , no inquest can be held . Every inquest must be held at the very place where the death happened ; and the inquiry is to be made by a jury , from four , five , or six of the adjoining towns , over ...
... body ; for if the body be not found , no inquest can be held . Every inquest must be held at the very place where the death happened ; and the inquiry is to be made by a jury , from four , five , or six of the adjoining towns , over ...
Contents
Of the Laws of England | 34 |
Of Countries subject to the Laws of England | 42 |
Of the absolute Rights of Individuals | 52 |
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