 | Andrew Johnson - 1868 - 532 strani
...and to keep it in motion is lodged exclusively in Congress, under the provisions of the Constitution. The nature and extent of the powers conferred by the Constitution upon Congress have been clearly and fully set forth by the Supreme Court. (McCulloch r*. the State of Maryland, 4th... | |
 | Edward McPherson - 1872 - 248 strani
...provisions of the Constitution. It is not sufficient for them that they succeed in raising a doubt. Nor can it be questioned that when investigating the...objects for which those powers were granted. This is an universal rule of construction applied alike to statutes, wills, contracts, and constitutions. If... | |
 | Edward McPherson - 1872
...provisions of the Constitution. It is not sufficient for them that they succeed in raising a dqubt. Nor can it be questioned that when investigating the...objects for which those powers were granted. This is an universal rule of construction applied alike to statutes, wills, contracts, and constitutions. If... | |
 | United States. Supreme Court - 1872 - 192 strani
...provisions of the Constitution. It is not sufficient for them that they succeed in raising a doubt. Nor can it be questioned that, when investigating...objects for which those powers were granted. This is an universal rule of construction applied alike to statutes, wills, contracts, and constitutions. If... | |
 | Edward McPherson - 1872
...thority expressly given "to make all laws not sufficient for them that they succeed in raising a doubt. Nor can it be questioned that when investigating the...powers conferred by the Constitution upon Congress, which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the specified powers vested in Congress,... | |
 | Orlando Bump - 1878 - 474 strani
...12 Wall. 457. When investigating the nature and extent of the powers conferred by the Constitution, it is indispensable to keep in view the objects for which those powers were granted. If the general purpose of the instrument is ascertained, the language of its provisions must be construed... | |
 | Orlando Bump - 1878 - 474 strani
...powers singly described, are as expressly given as any other powers. Legal Tender Cases, 12 Wall. 457. When investigating the nature and extent of the powers conferred by the Constitution, it is indispensable to keep in view the objects for which those powers were granted. If the general... | |
 | Andrew Jackson Baker - 1891 - 378 strani
...Hunter's Lessees, 1 Wheat 304-326. 8. The objects for which the powers were granted must be kept in view. This is a universal rule of construction, applied...alike to statutes, wills, contracts and constitutions. It is impossible to know what the non-enumerated powers are, and what is their nature and extent without... | |
 | Charles Austin Beard - 1913 - 724 strani
...of the powers con- T116 ferred by the Constitution upon Congress, it is indispensable to intent of keep in view the objects for which those powers were...universal rule of construction applied alike to statutes, discovered wills, contracts, and constitutions. If the general purpose of the filstinstrument is ascertained,... | |
 | United States - 1924 - 940 strani
...315. Veazie Bank v. Fenno, 8 Wall. 5'11. Objects of the grant of power to the General Government. — When investigating the nature and extent of the powers conferred by the Constitution upon the General Government, it is indispensable to keep in view the objects for which these powers were... | |
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This is an universal rule of construction applied alike to statutes, wills, contracts, and constitutions. If the general purpose of the instrument is ascertained, the language of its provisions must be construed with reference to that purpose and so as... 
