A Concise View of the Constitution of EnglandLongman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1808 - 448 pages |
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Page 69
... peers ; others by election , as do the Scotch and Irish peers since the union of the three kingdoms . There are sixteen peers chosen for Scotland , who hold their seats only during the term of each parliament ; and twenty - eight peers ...
... peers ; others by election , as do the Scotch and Irish peers since the union of the three kingdoms . There are sixteen peers chosen for Scotland , who hold their seats only during the term of each parliament ; and twenty - eight peers ...
Page 142
... peers of the realm are , by their birth , heredi- tary counsellors of the king , and may be called together by him to impart their advice , either in time of parliament , or when no parliament is sitting . As hereditary counsellors ...
... peers of the realm are , by their birth , heredi- tary counsellors of the king , and may be called together by him to impart their advice , either in time of parliament , or when no parliament is sitting . As hereditary counsellors ...
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... peer . When an indictment is found by a grand jury of freeholders at the assizes against a peer for trea- son ... peers are the judges both of law and fact ; and the lord high steward sits merely as chairman of the court , but has ...
... peer . When an indictment is found by a grand jury of freeholders at the assizes against a peer for trea- son ... peers are the judges both of law and fact ; and the lord high steward sits merely as chairman of the court , but has ...
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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