Proceedings in the formation and amendment of constitutions 36-38 Power of American legislatures compared to that of British Par- Grant of legislative power is grant of the complete power But not of executive or judicial power Statute setting aside judgments, granting new trials, &c.. Statutes conferring power on guardians, &c., to sell lands Statutes which assume to dispose of disputed rights Irrepealable laws not to be passed. Territorial limitations upon State legislative authority 126-129 Corporations by prescription and implication Delegation of powers by municipality not admissible Power to indemnify officers 254, 256 304-312 |