A Concise View of the Constitution of EnglandLongman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1808 - 448 pages |
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Page 157
... peace or war . But according to the law of nations , a declaration of war ought always to precede the actual commencement of hostilities ; that it may be clearly ascertained , that the war is not the act of private persons , but the ...
... peace or war . But according to the law of nations , a declaration of war ought always to precede the actual commencement of hostilities ; that it may be clearly ascertained , that the war is not the act of private persons , but the ...
Page 188
... peace throughout the kingdom . The other judges being so only in their own courts . But the sheriff and coroner also are keepers of the peace in their own county ; and constables and tithing - men within their own jurisdiction , may ap ...
... peace throughout the kingdom . The other judges being so only in their own courts . But the sheriff and coroner also are keepers of the peace in their own county ; and constables and tithing - men within their own jurisdiction , may ap ...
Page 352
... peace is an- other court of local jurisdiction . It must be holden in every county once in every quarter of a year . It is holden before two or more justices of the peace , one of whom must be of the quorum . The jurisdiction of this ...
... peace is an- other court of local jurisdiction . It must be holden in every county once in every quarter of a year . It is holden before two or more justices of the peace , one of whom must be of the quorum . The jurisdiction of this ...
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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