mandatory statutory provisions
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 80 U.S. 506 - French v. Edwards · 1871Most cited · 235 citing opinions
When the requisitions prescribed are intended for the protection of the citizen, and to prevent a sacrifice of his property, and by a disregard of which his rights might be and generally would be injuriously affected, they are not directory but mandatory. They must be followed or the acts done will be invalid. The power of the officer in all such cases is limited by the manner and conditions prescribed for its exercise.
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