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Captain Lake with the fact, that he, the purchaser, was actually in possession of information to the effect that Mark was dead, and that he was, therefore, buying under a liability of having his title litigated, with a doubtful result, the moment he should enter into possession.

Wylder's Hand Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu 1843

The SG's role is instead to advance and defend the Administration's policies and strategies in litigated matters before the Supreme Court.

IsThatLegal? 2004

It shall be the duty of the District Attorney of the Confederate States, diligently to prosecute all causes instituted under this act, and he shall receive as a compensation therefor two per cent. upon and from the fruits of all litigation instituted under this act: Provided, That no matter shall be called litigated except a defendant be admitted by the court, and a proper plea be filed.

The Statutes at Large of the Provisional Government of the Confederate States of America, from the Institution of the Government, February 8, 1861, to its Termination, February 18, 1862, Inclusive. Arranged in Chronological Order. Together with the Constitution for the Provisional Government, and the Permanent Constitution of the Confederate States, and the Treaties Concluded by the Confederate States with Indian Tribes: Confederate States of America 1864

Of the ten most significant "litigated" matters he reported to the Senate Judiciary Committee, two consisted of simply filing friend-of-the-court briefs.

The Courts 2009

He litigated the case on his own in the federal district court, but lost.

The Conservative Assault on the Constitution Erwin Chemerinsky 2010

The cases that I describe litigating in this book were litigated together with other attorneys.

The Conservative Assault on the Constitution Erwin Chemerinsky 2010

The Stored Communications Act (SCA) is the federal statute that governs access to e-mail and the like: The Quon case was originally litigated under both the SCA and the Fourth Amendment.

The Volokh Conspiracy » Some Thoughts on the Reply Brief in City of Ontario v. Quon 2010

The validity of the UAO is litigated under an extremely deferential standard — arbitrary and capricious review on the administrative record developed by the EPA.

The Volokh Conspiracy » Is Superfund Unconstitutional? 2010

I just think they missed this one, perhaps because it was only one of many issues litigated in a civil case.

The Volokh Conspiracy » Eleventh Circuit Decision Largely Eliminates Fourth Amendment Protection in E-Mail  2010

BTW: JE correctly flags a separation of powers objection, but this has been litigated and lost in the circuit courts.

The Volokh Conspiracy » “We have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it” (continued) 2010