Report of the First[-thirty-first] Annual Meeting of the Virginia State Bar Association, Volume 11Virginia State Bar Association, 1898 |
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... matter between now and the next meeting of the Association , and they can then report and the Association take such action as they see proper . As nothing can be done until the next meeting of the Legislature , the committee can merely ...
... matter between now and the next meeting of the Association , and they can then report and the Association take such action as they see proper . As nothing can be done until the next meeting of the Legislature , the committee can merely ...
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... matter of choice . Major Stringfellow then read the memorial on Judge William J. Robertson . ( See Memorial at end of Minutes . ) Major Stringfellow : It would be inexcusable for me to at- tempt to add anything to this beautiful tribute ...
... matter of choice . Major Stringfellow then read the memorial on Judge William J. Robertson . ( See Memorial at end of Minutes . ) Major Stringfellow : It would be inexcusable for me to at- tempt to add anything to this beautiful tribute ...
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... matter occurred in Washington county , I will say , in response to the suggestion of my friend ( General Williams ) ... matter has occurred in that circuit which required the attention of the court . It does not occur to me that anybody ...
... matter occurred in Washington county , I will say , in response to the suggestion of my friend ( General Williams ) ... matter has occurred in that circuit which required the attention of the court . It does not occur to me that anybody ...
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... matters which might be corrected if called to their attention . This was illustrated at the last session of the Legislature , in a matter not very important , it is true , but still important enough , it seems , to require legislation ...
... matters which might be corrected if called to their attention . This was illustrated at the last session of the Legislature , in a matter not very important , it is true , but still important enough , it seems , to require legislation ...
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... said about the several amendments to our Code . These amendments affect 145 sections of our Code , and in some cases in very important matters . A new bankrupt law has been passed by Congress , LEGISLATION AND LAW REFORM . 53.
... said about the several amendments to our Code . These amendments affect 145 sections of our Code , and in some cases in very important matters . A new bankrupt law has been passed by Congress , LEGISLATION AND LAW REFORM . 53.
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Page 122 - Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was an hungered, and ye gave me no meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me not in; naked, and ye clothed me not; sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.
Page 329 - When a lawyer is a witness for his client, except as to merely formal matters, such as the attestation or custody of an instrument and the like, he should leave the trial of the case to other counsel. Except when essential to the ends of justice, a lawyer should avoid testifying in court in behalf of his client.
Page 332 - The miscarriages to which justice is subject, by reason of surprises and disappointments in evidence and witnesses, and through mistakes of juries and errors of Courts, even though only occasional, admonish lawyers to beware of bold and confident assurances to clients, especially where the employment may depend upon such assurance. Whenever the controversy will admit of fair adjustment, the client should be advised to avoid or to end the litigation.
Page 328 - But it is steadfastly to be borne in mind that the great trust of the lawyer is to be performed within and not without the bounds of the law. The office of attorney does not permit, much less does it demand of him for any client, violation of law or any manner of fraud or chicane. He must obey his own conscience and not that of his client 16.
Page 207 - Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present at any meeting of the Association...
Page 332 - ... incidental matters pending the trial, not affecting the merits of the cause, or working substantial prejudice to the rights of the client, such as forcing the opposite...
Page 334 - In determining the amount of the fee, it is proper to consider : (1) the time and labor required, the novelty and difficulty of the questions involved and the skill requisite properly to conduct the cause; (2) whether the acceptance of employment in the particular case will preclude the lawyer's appearance for others in cases likely to arise out of the transaction, and in which there is a reasonable expectation...
Page 255 - ... men thine arms withstood, Retaught the lesson thou hadst taught. And in thy spirit with thee fought — Who sprang from English blood! But Thou rejoice with liberal joy. Lift up thy rocky face, And shatter, when the storms are black, In many a streaming torrent back, The seas that shock thy base! Whatever harmonies of law The growing world assume, Thy work is thine — The single note From that deep chord which Hampden smote Will vibrate to the doom.
Page 329 - Having undertaken such defense, the lawyer is bound by all fair and honorable means, to present every defense that the law of the land permits to the end that no person may be deprived of life or liberty but by due process of law.
Page 329 - Newspaper publications by a lawyer as to pending or anticipated litigation may interfere with a fair trial in the courts and otherwise prejudice the due administration of justice. Generally they are to be condemned.