Word: ruling
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...which, though changed and developed, have, in general character, remained constant. Early justice was rough, and the county-court, perhaps, a disorderly public-meeting; yet in its publicity lay the root of our present system. Our courts, in contrast to the inquisitorial tribunals of the Romans, have followed a rule of neutrality; they know only what is brought before them, they are impartial. Ever since the middle of the thirteenth century, when the King's judges broke down local custom, men have been governed by a law and custom of the realm which has been judge-made. Finally, unlike...
...Twelve rushes brought the ball to the 3-yard line. The ball was carried over, but, as Chase of Amherst was off-side, it was brought back and Amherst was penalized 1 1-2 yards. Bowditch, as temporary captain, protested and asked permission to waive the penalty according to rule, but the umpire would not change his decision. Hanley fumbled, Amherst getting the ball back of the line for a touchback. Shay's kick-out went to Harvard's 47-yard line, and the half ended shortly after, with the ball in mid field...
...Rule 5 of the rules for the regulation of the scrub football series, which were printed in the CRIMSON on October 7, has been changed so as to read as follows...
...Rule 5 of the rules for the regulation of the scrub football series, which were printed in the CRIMSON on October 7, has been changed so as to read as follows...
...Rule-5 of the rules for the regulation of the scrub football series, which were printed in the CRIMSON on October 7, has been changed so as to read as follows...