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Pàgina 33 - The time thus allowed may be apportioned between the counsel on the same side, at their discretion : Provided, always, That a fair opening of the case shall be made by the party having the opening and closing arguments.
Pàgina 6 - They shall have power to arrange the programme for the annual meetings, and to make such regulations, not inconsistent with the Constitution and By-Laws as shall be necessary for the protection of the property of the Association, and for the preservation of good order in the conduct of its affairs.
Pàgina 34 - I distrust the soundness of the decision of any court, of any case either novel or complex, which has been submitted wholly upon briefs. Speaking, if I may be allowed, from my own experience, I always felt a reasonable assurance in my own judgment when I had patiently heard all that opposing counsel could say to aid me ; and a very diminished faith in any judgment given in a cause not orally argued.
Pàgina 5 - Secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of all meetings, and of all other matters of which a record shall be deemed advisable by the Association. He shall notify the officers and members of their election, and shall keep a roll of the members, and shall issue notices of all meetings.
Pàgina 34 - This mischievous substitute of printer's ink for face-to-face argument impoverishes our caselaw at its very source, since it tends to prevent the growth of able lawyers who are developed only in the conflicts of the bar, and of great judges who can become great only by the aid of the bar that surrounds them.
Pàgina 1 - The association is formed to cultivate the science of jurisprudence, to promote reform in the law, to facilitate the administration of justice, to elevate the standard of integrity, honor, and courtesy in the legal profession, to encourage a thorough and liberal legal education, to cherish a spirit of brotherhood among the members thereof, and to perpetuate their memory.
Pàgina 10 - Nominations of candidates to fill the respective offices may be made at time of election by any member, and as many candidates may be nominated for each office as members -may wish to name, but all elections, whether to office or membership, must be by ballot. A majority of the votes cast shall be sufficient to elect to office, but five negative votes shall be sufficient to defeat an election to membership.
Pàgina 7 - Election of officers and appointment of committees. ' 9. Miscellaneous business. This Order of Business may be changed by a vote of a majority of the members present. The parliamentary rules and orders contained in Cushing's Manualexcept as otherwise herein provided, shall govern all meetings of the Association.
Pàgina 34 - ... a reverend and honorable proceeding in law, a grateful satisfaction to the parties, and a great instruction to the studious hearers.' Truth is not apt to enter where she is not received with welcome and hospitality. "If our case-law is not to go on deteriorating, we must revive the former appreciation of the value of oral arguments. It is these that must be favored, and it is the submission wholly on briefs that ought to be discouraged.
Pàgina 34 - ... appreciation of -the value of oral arguments. It is these that must be favored, and it is the submission wholly on briefs that ought to be discouraged. THE OTHER PRACTICE among some, I fear many, of our appellate courts which injuriously affects our...

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