Graham v. Hamilton

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Graham v. Hamilton

1 Binn. 461, 1808 Pa. LEXIS 66

DecidedDecember 30, 1808

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Graham v. Hamilton, 1 Binn. 461, 1808 Pa. LEXIS 66 (Pa. 1808).

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Per Curiam.

The making a just award under hand and seal is a part of the oath; and there is no absurdity m imposing on'the referees an oath to perform their duty justly, or in relieving them from the oath, if the parties sufficiently confide in their honest3? without it. They are still hound substantially to do their duty, after the oath is waived; but there is no direction to adhere to the ceremon3r of a seal, independent of the oath; that being dispensed with, so is the seal.

Award confirme^.

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Per Curiam.

The making a just award under hand and seal is a part of the oath; and there is no absurdity m imposing on'the referees an oath to perform their duty justly, or in relieving them from the oath, if the parties sufficiently confide in their honest3? without it. They are still hound substantially to do their duty, after the oath is waived; but there is no direction to adhere to the ceremon3r of a seal, independent of the oath; that being dispensed with, so is the seal.

Award confirme^.

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