French v. Edwards

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1872-05-18

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Mr. Justice FIELD having stated the case, delivered the opinion of the court, as follows: There are undoubtedly many statutory requisitions intended for the guide of officers in the conduct of business devolved upon them, which do not limit their power or render its exercise in disregard of the requisitions ineffectual. Such generally are regulations designed to secure order, system, and dispatch in proceedings…

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