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severability clause in Maryland

24 Maryland opinions name it 3 courts 1947–2026 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maryland courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (15)

CaseFollowedCited
Sugarloaf Citizens Assoc., Inc. v. Gudisgreen
md · 1990 · cited in 5 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1995–2026
2 sentences

2026See, e.g., Sugarloaf Citizens Ass’n, Inc. v. Gudis, 319 Md. 558, 573-77 (1990) (describing and performing a severability analysis).

2017For instance, otherwise valid provisions will not be severed where they are “inextricably mingled” with the invalid ones, Police Comm’r of Baltimore City v. Siegel Enters., Inc., 223 Md. 110, 133 (1960), where “the two sets of provisions [are] ‘inseparably connected in substance,’” Sugarloaf Citizens Ass’n v. Gudis, 319 Md. 558, 576 (1990) (quoting Baltimore v. O’Conor, 147 Md. 639, 654 (1925)), where “those parts which might be held valid become so inoperative and inexplicable as to deprive the Act of its purposes and force,” Brennan, 180 Md. at 387 , or where the valid portions “are impracti

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Police Commissioner v. Siegel Enters., Inc.green
md · 1960 · cited in 4 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1977–2017
2 sentences

2017For instance, otherwise valid provisions will not be severed where they are “inextricably mingled” with the invalid ones, Police Comm’r of Baltimore City v. Siegel Enters., Inc., 223 Md. 110, 133 (1960), where “the two sets of provisions [are] ‘inseparably connected in substance,’” Sugarloaf Citizens Ass’n v. Gudis, 319 Md. 558, 576 (1990) (quoting Baltimore v. O’Conor, 147 Md. 639, 654 (1925)), where “those parts which might be held valid become so inoperative and inexplicable as to deprive the Act of its purposes and force,” Brennan, 180 Md. at 387 , or where the valid portions “are impracti

2017For instance, otherwise valid provisions will not be severed where they are “inextricably mingled” with the invalid ones, Police Comm’r of Baltimore City v. Siegel Enters., Inc., 223 Md. 110, 133 (1960), where “the two sets of provisions [are] ‘inseparably connected in substance,’” Sugarloaf Citizens Ass’n v. Gudis, 319 Md. 558, 576 (1990) (quoting Baltimore v. O’Conor, 147 Md. 639, 654 (1925)), where “those parts which might be held valid become so inoperative and inexplicable as to deprive the Act of its purposes and force,” Brennan, 180 Md. at 387 , or where the valid portions “are impracti

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Mayor of Baltimore v. O'Conorgreen
md · 1925 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017For instance, otherwise valid provisions will not be severed where they are “inextricably mingled” with the invalid ones, Police Comm’r of Baltimore City v. Siegel Enters., Inc., 223 Md. 110, 133 (1960), where “the two sets of provisions [are] ‘inseparably connected in substance,’” Sugarloaf Citizens Ass’n v. Gudis, 319 Md. 558, 576 (1990) (quoting Baltimore v. O’Conor, 147 Md. 639, 654 (1925)), where “those parts which might be held valid become so inoperative and inexplicable as to deprive the Act of its purposes and force,” Brennan, 180 Md. at 387 , or where the valid portions “are impracti

2017For instance, otherwise valid provisions will not be severed where they are “inextricably mingled” with the invalid ones, Police Comm’r of Baltimore City v. Siegel Enters., Inc., 223 Md. 110, 133 (1960), where “the two sets of provisions [are] ‘inseparably connected in substance,’” Sugarloaf Citizens Ass’n v. Gudis, 319 Md. 558, 576 (1990) (quoting Baltimore v. O’Conor, 147 Md. 639, 654 (1925)), where “those parts which might be held valid become so inoperative and inexplicable as to deprive the Act of its purposes and force,” Brennan, 180 Md. at 387 , or where the valid portions “are impracti

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Heubeck v. Mayor of Baltimoregreen
md · 2001 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017For instance, otherwise valid provisions will not be severed where they are “inextricably mingled” with the invalid ones, Police Comm’r of Baltimore City v. Siegel Enters., Inc., 223 Md. 110, 133 (1960), where “the two sets of provisions [are] ‘inseparably connected in substance,’” Sugarloaf Citizens Ass’n v. Gudis, 319 Md. 558, 576 (1990) (quoting Baltimore v. O’Conor, 147 Md. 639, 654 (1925)), where “those parts which might be held valid become so inoperative and inexplicable as to deprive the Act of its purposes and force,” Brennan, 180 Md. at 387 , or where the valid portions “are impracti

2017For instance, otherwise valid provisions will not be severed where they are “inextricably mingled” with the invalid ones, Police Comm’r of Baltimore City v. Siegel Enters., Inc., 223 Md. 110, 133 (1960), where “the two sets of provisions [are] ‘inseparably connected in substance,’” Sugarloaf Citizens Ass’n v. Gudis, 319 Md. 558, 576 (1990) (quoting Baltimore v. O’Conor, 147 Md. 639, 654 (1925)), where “those parts which might be held valid become so inoperative and inexplicable as to deprive the Act of its purposes and force,” Brennan, 180 Md. at 387 , or where the valid portions “are impracti

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Anne Arundel County v. Moushabekgreen
md · 1973 · cited in 3 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1982–2017
2 sentences

1990But a severability clause of this sort adds little to the basic presumption of severability, for such a "clause is merely declaratory of an established rule of construction; it is an aid merely, not an inexorable command.” Anne Arundel County v. Moushabek, 269 Md. 419, 428, 306 A.2d 517, 522 (1973) (quoting Sanza v. Md.

1990But a severability clause of this sort adds little to the basic presumption of severability, for such a "clause is merely declaratory of an established rule of construction; it is an aid merely, not an inexorable command.” Anne Arundel County v. Moushabek, 269 Md. 419, 428, 306 A.2d 517, 522 (1973) (quoting Sanza v. Md.

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Dorchy v. Kansasgreen
scotus · 1924 · cited in 3 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1961–2008
2 sentences

1970Notwithstanding the fact that Ordinance No. 437 contained no severability clause, as this court pointed out in the Schneider case, supra, p. 336, the effect *530 of such a clause is ‘merely declaratory of an established canon of construction recognized by this court.’ Even had there been a severability clause, in the words of Justice Brandéis, it would have been ‘an aid merely, not an inexorable command.’ Dorchy v. Kansas, 264 U. S. 286, 290 .” Eor further discussion of the point, see States Attorney v. Triplett, 255 Md. 270, pages 280-285, 257 A. 2d 748 (1969).

1961Notwithstanding the fact that Ordinance No. 437 contained no severability clause, as this court pointed out in the Schneider case, supra, p. 336, the effect of such a clause is “merely declaratory of an established canon of construction recognized by this court.” Even had there been a severability clause, in the words of Justice Brandéis, it would have been “an aid merely, not an inexorable command.” Dorchy v. Kansas, 264 U. S. 286, 290 .

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Sanza v. Maryland State Board of Censorsgreen
md · 1967 · cited in 3 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1967–1990
2 sentences

1982Further, Ordinance 165 contains a severability clause, see n.8, Section 8, which creates a presumption that any portion of a statute can be invalidated without affecting the rest. *414 Sanza v. Maryland Board of Censors, 245 Md. 319, 338 , 226 A.2d 317 (1967).

1982Further, Ordinance 165 contains a severability clause, see n.8, Section 8, which creates a presumption that any portion of a statute can be invalidated without affecting the rest. *414 Sanza v. Maryland Board of Censors, 245 Md. 319, 338 , 226 A.2d 317 (1967).

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Mayor of Baltimore v. Stuyvesant Insurancegreen
md · 1961 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1967–1976
2 sentences

1976Alpha Portland Cement Co. v. Knapp, 230 N. Y. 48 , 129 N. E. 202, 207 (1920), cert. denied, 256 U. S. 702 (1921), quoted with approval by this Court in Baltimore City v. Stuyvesant Co., 226 Md. 379, 391 , 174 A. 2d 153 (1961), is equally applicable: “In [New York], we have gone far in subdividing statutes, and sustaining them so far as valid. * * * The tendency is, I think, a wholesome one.

1976Alpha Portland Cement Co. v. Knapp, 230 N. Y. 48 , 129 N. E. 202, 207 (1920), cert. denied, 256 U. S. 702 (1921), quoted with approval by this Court in Baltimore City v. Stuyvesant Co., 226 Md. 379, 391 , 174 A. 2d 153 (1961), is equally applicable: “In [New York], we have gone far in subdividing statutes, and sustaining them so far as valid. * * * The tendency is, I think, a wholesome one.

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State v. Burning Tree Club, Inc.green
md · 1989 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026We recognize a “strong presumption ‘that a legislative body generally intends its enactments to be severed if possible.’” Sugarloaf, 319 Md. at 574 (quoting State v. Burning Tree Club, Inc., 315 Md. 254, 297 (1989)).

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Cheeks v. Cedlair Corp.green
md · 1980 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025We explained that, although amicus curiae had suggested that the unconstitutional parts could be severed and that there was a severability clause in the amendment, the parties took “the position that the amendment is not so severable but rather is integrated as a whole.” Id. at 614 , 415 A.2d at 265 .

2025We explained that, although amicus curiae had suggested that the unconstitutional parts could be severed and that there was a severability clause in the amendment, the parties took “the position that the amendment is not so severable but rather is integrated as a whole.” Id. at 614 , 415 A.2d at 265 .

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Worcester Mutual Insurance v. Marnellgreen
mass · 1986 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Co. v. Marnell, 398 Mass. 240 , 496 N.E.2d 158, 161 (1986).

1997Co. v. Marnell, 398 Mass. 240 , 496 N.E.2d 158, 161 (1986).

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People Ex Rel. Alpha Portland Cement Co. v. Knappgreen
· 1920 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
2 sentences

1976Alpha Portland Cement Co. v. Knapp, 230 N. Y. 48 , 129 N. E. 202, 207 (1920), cert. denied, 256 U. S. 702 (1921), quoted with approval by this Court in Baltimore City v. Stuyvesant Co., 226 Md. 379, 391 , 174 A. 2d 153 (1961), is equally applicable: “In [New York], we have gone far in subdividing statutes, and sustaining them so far as valid. * * * The tendency is, I think, a wholesome one.

1976Alpha Portland Cement Co. v. Knapp, 230 N. Y. 48 , 129 N. E. 202, 207 (1920), cert. denied, 256 U. S. 702 (1921), quoted with approval by this Court in Baltimore City v. Stuyvesant Co., 226 Md. 379, 391 , 174 A. 2d 153 (1961), is equally applicable: “In [New York], we have gone far in subdividing statutes, and sustaining them so far as valid. * * * The tendency is, I think, a wholesome one.

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American Weekly, Inc. v. Pattersongreen
md · 1940 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
2 sentences

1975See Tawney v. Mutual System of Maryland, 186 Md. 508 , 47 A. 2d 372 (1946), wherein the Court separated the non-competition clauses in an employment contract containing a severability clause, but without referring to the severability clause, and American Weekly, Inc. v. Patterson, 179 Md. 109, 115 , 16 A. 2d 912 (1940), wherein the Court separated a non-competition *492 clause in a sale of a business situation.

1975See Tawney v. Mutual System of Maryland, 186 Md. 508 , 47 A. 2d 372 (1946), wherein the Court separated the non-competition clauses in an employment contract containing a severability clause, but without referring to the severability clause, and American Weekly, Inc. v. Patterson, 179 Md. 109, 115 , 16 A. 2d 912 (1940), wherein the Court separated a non-competition *492 clause in a sale of a business situation.

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Tawney v. Mutual System of Maryland, Inc.green
md · 1946 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
2 sentences

1975See Tawney v. Mutual System of Maryland, 186 Md. 508 , 47 A. 2d 372 (1946), wherein the Court separated the non-competition clauses in an employment contract containing a severability clause, but without referring to the severability clause, and American Weekly, Inc. v. Patterson, 179 Md. 109, 115 , 16 A. 2d 912 (1940), wherein the Court separated a non-competition *492 clause in a sale of a business situation.

1975See Tawney v. Mutual System of Maryland, 186 Md. 508 , 47 A. 2d 372 (1946), wherein the Court separated the non-competition clauses in an employment contract containing a severability clause, but without referring to the severability clause, and American Weekly, Inc. v. Patterson, 179 Md. 109, 115 , 16 A. 2d 912 (1940), wherein the Court separated a non-competition *492 clause in a sale of a business situation.

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Cromwell v. Jacksongreen
md · 1947 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1958–1958
2 sentences

1958Bank, 174 Md. 403, 417 , 199 A. 119 . *290 It is true that the ordinances involved herein contained saving clauses; but this Court stated in Cromwell v. Jack son, 188 Md. 8, 28, 29 , 52 A. 2d 79 : “In the light of the prior decisions of this Court we hold that some of the duties imposed on the judges of the Circuit Court for Allegany County by Section 305 are quasi-legislative and hence nonjudicial, and that the Act as a whole is unconstitutional and invalid, despite the severability clause.

1958Bank, 174 Md. 403, 417 , 199 A. 119 . *290 It is true that the ordinances involved herein contained saving clauses; but this Court stated in Cromwell v. Jack son, 188 Md. 8, 28, 29 , 52 A. 2d 79 : “In the light of the prior decisions of this Court we hold that some of the duties imposed on the judges of the Circuit Court for Allegany County by Section 305 are quasi-legislative and hence nonjudicial, and that the Act as a whole is unconstitutional and invalid, despite the severability clause.

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Also cited on this issue (16)

CaseCitedYears
Maryland Theatrical Corp. v. Brennan green
md · 1942
2 sentences

2017For instance, otherwise valid provisions will not be severed where they are “inextricably mingled” with the invalid ones, Police Comm’r of Baltimore City v. Siegel Enters., Inc., 223 Md. 110, 133 (1960), where “the two sets of provisions [are] ‘inseparably connected in substance,’” Sugarloaf Citizens Ass’n v. Gudis, 319 Md. 558, 576 (1990) (quoting Baltimore v. O’Conor, 147 Md. 639, 654 (1925)), where “those parts which might be held valid become so inoperative and inexplicable as to deprive the Act of its purposes and force,” Brennan, 180 Md. at 387 , or where the valid portions “are impracti

2017For instance, otherwise valid provisions will not be severed where they are “inextricably mingled” with the invalid ones, Police Comm’r of Baltimore City v. Siegel Enters., Inc., 223 Md. 110, 133 (1960), where “the two sets of provisions [are] ‘inseparably connected in substance,’” Sugarloaf Citizens Ass’n v. Gudis, 319 Md. 558, 576 (1990) (quoting Baltimore v. O’Conor, 147 Md. 639, 654 (1925)), where “those parts which might be held valid become so inoperative and inexplicable as to deprive the Act of its purposes and force,” Brennan, 180 Md. at 387 , or where the valid portions “are impracti

41947–2017
Michigan v. DeFillippo green
scotus · 1979
2 sentences

1995In disposing of the plaintiffs’ constitutional claims for damages on Fourth Amendment grounds, the Court of Special Appeals relied on Michigan v. DeFillippo, 443 U.S. 31 , 99 S.Ct. 2627 , 61 L.Ed.2d 343 (1979).

1995In disposing of the plaintiffs’ constitutional claims for damages on Fourth Amendment grounds, the Court of Special Appeals relied on Michigan v. DeFillippo, 443 U.S. 31 , 99 S.Ct. 2627 , 61 L.Ed.2d 343 (1979).

11995–1995
Cities Service Co. v. Governor green
md · 1981
2 sentences

1992Cities Service Co. v. Governor, supra, 290 Md. at 576 , 431 A.2d at 676 ; O.C.

1992Cities Service Co. v. Governor, supra, 290 Md. at 576 , 431 A.2d at 676 ; O.C.

11992–1992
State v. Schuller green
md · 1977
2 sentences

1978Bd. of Barber Ex. v. Kuhn, 270 Md. at 509-510 . *607 V The severability clause enacted by Acts 1967, ch. 394, § 2 does not save § 418. [5] State v. Schuller, 280 Md. at 318-321 , is dispositive of the point.

1978V The severability clause enacted by Acts 1967, ch. 394, § 2 does not save § 418. 5 State v. Schuller, 280 Md. at 318-321 , is dispositive of the point.

11978–1978
Maryland State Board of Barber Examiners v. Kuhn green
md · 1973
1 sentence

1978Bd. of Barber Ex. v. Kuhn, 270 Md. at 509-510 . *607 V The severability clause enacted by Acts 1967, ch. 394, § 2 does not save § 418. [5] State v. Schuller, 280 Md. at 318-321 , is dispositive of the point.

11978–1978
Davidson v. Miller green
md · 1975
2 sentences

1978We noted the general rule, expressed in Davidson v. Miller, 276 Md. 54, 83 , 344 A. 2d 422 (1975), and Shell Oil Co. v. Supervisor, 276 Md. 36, 48 , 343 A. 2d 521 (1975), that “a court, after finding that a statute is invalid in some respect, will separate the valid from the invalid provisions wherever possible.” Schuller at 319.

1978We noted the general rule, expressed in Davidson v. Miller, 276 Md. 54, 83 , 344 A. 2d 422 (1975), and Shell Oil Co. v. Supervisor, 276 Md. 36, 48 , 343 A. 2d 521 (1975), that “a court, after finding that a statute is invalid in some respect, will separate the valid from the invalid provisions wherever possible.” Schuller at 319.

11978–1978
Shell Oil Co. v. Supervisor of Assessments green
md · 1975
2 sentences

1978We noted the general rule, expressed in Davidson v. Miller, 276 Md. 54, 83 , 344 A. 2d 422 (1975), and Shell Oil Co. v. Supervisor, 276 Md. 36, 48 , 343 A. 2d 521 (1975), that “a court, after finding that a statute is invalid in some respect, will separate the valid from the invalid provisions wherever possible.” Schuller at 319.

1978We noted the general rule, expressed in Davidson v. Miller, 276 Md. 54, 83 , 344 A. 2d 422 (1975), and Shell Oil Co. v. Supervisor, 276 Md. 36, 48 , 343 A. 2d 521 (1975), that “a court, after finding that a statute is invalid in some respect, will separate the valid from the invalid provisions wherever possible.” Schuller at 319.

11978–1978
Board of County Commissioners v. Fleming neutral
mdctspecapp · 1971
1 sentence

1974App. 261 , 282 A. 2d 512 (1971), we now examine Laws of 1973, ch. 794, which provides: “An act to add new Section 45 to Article 53 of the Annotated Code of Maryland (1972 Replacement Volume), title “Landlord and Tenant”, to follow immediately after Section 44 thereof, and to be under the new subtitle “Limitations on Rental Fee Increases”, to impose certain limitations on the power of landlords to increase their rental fees; to provide certain exceptions to the limitations; to provide when this Act shall be superseded; to authorize local governments to enact measures concerning rental fees whic

11974–1974
Atkinson v. Sapperstein green
md · 1948
2 sentences

1970In Buck Glass Co. v. Gordy, 170 Md. 685 , 185 A. 886 (1936) the Court of Appeals said, at page 688: “It follows that a restriction in the title must either confine the operation of the act to conform to that description, if such a construction is possible, or render the act void to the extent of the conflict.” See also La Guardia v. State, 190 Md. 450 , 58 A. 2d 913 (1948) and Atkinson v. Sapperstein, 191 Md. 301 , 60 A. 2d 737 (1948).

1970In Buck Glass Co. v. Gordy, 170 Md. 685 , 185 A. 886 (1936) the Court of Appeals said, at page 688: “It follows that a restriction in the title must either confine the operation of the act to conform to that description, if such a construction is possible, or render the act void to the extent of the conflict.” See also La Guardia v. State, 190 Md. 450 , 58 A. 2d 913 (1948) and Atkinson v. Sapperstein, 191 Md. 301 , 60 A. 2d 737 (1948).

11970–1970
La Guardia v. State green
md · 1948
2 sentences

1970In Buck Glass Co. v. Gordy, 170 Md. 685 , 185 A. 886 (1936) the Court of Appeals said, at page 688: “It follows that a restriction in the title must either confine the operation of the act to conform to that description, if such a construction is possible, or render the act void to the extent of the conflict.” See also La Guardia v. State, 190 Md. 450 , 58 A. 2d 913 (1948) and Atkinson v. Sapperstein, 191 Md. 301 , 60 A. 2d 737 (1948).

1970In Buck Glass Co. v. Gordy, 170 Md. 685 , 185 A. 886 (1936) the Court of Appeals said, at page 688: “It follows that a restriction in the title must either confine the operation of the act to conform to that description, if such a construction is possible, or render the act void to the extent of the conflict.” See also La Guardia v. State, 190 Md. 450 , 58 A. 2d 913 (1948) and Atkinson v. Sapperstein, 191 Md. 301 , 60 A. 2d 737 (1948).

11970–1970
Buck Glass Co. v. Gordy green
md · 1936
2 sentences

1970In Buck Glass Co. v. Gordy, 170 Md. 685 , 185 A. 886 (1936) the Court of Appeals said, at page 688: “It follows that a restriction in the title must either confine the operation of the act to conform to that description, if such a construction is possible, or render the act void to the extent of the conflict.” See also La Guardia v. State, 190 Md. 450 , 58 A. 2d 913 (1948) and Atkinson v. Sapperstein, 191 Md. 301 , 60 A. 2d 737 (1948).

1970In Buck Glass Co. v. Gordy, 170 Md. 685 , 185 A. 886 (1936) the Court of Appeals said, at page 688: “It follows that a restriction in the title must either confine the operation of the act to conform to that description, if such a construction is possible, or render the act void to the extent of the conflict.” See also La Guardia v. State, 190 Md. 450 , 58 A. 2d 913 (1948) and Atkinson v. Sapperstein, 191 Md. 301 , 60 A. 2d 737 (1948).

11970–1970
State's Attorney v. Triplett green
md · 1969
2 sentences

1970Notwithstanding the fact that Ordinance No. 437 contained no severability clause, as this court pointed out in the Schneider case, supra, p. 336, the effect *530 of such a clause is ‘merely declaratory of an established canon of construction recognized by this court.’ Even had there been a severability clause, in the words of Justice Brandéis, it would have been ‘an aid merely, not an inexorable command.’ Dorchy v. Kansas, 264 U. S. 286, 290 .” Eor further discussion of the point, see States Attorney v. Triplett, 255 Md. 270, pages 280-285, 257 A. 2d 748 (1969).

1970Notwithstanding the fact that Ordinance No. 437 contained no severability clause, as this court pointed out in the Schneider case, supra, p. 336, the effect *530 of such a clause is ‘merely declaratory of an established canon of construction recognized by this court.’ Even had there been a severability clause, in the words of Justice Brandéis, it would have been ‘an aid merely, not an inexorable command.’ Dorchy v. Kansas, 264 U. S. 286, 290 .” Eor further discussion of the point, see States Attorney v. Triplett, 255 Md. 270, pages 280-285, 257 A. 2d 748 (1969).

11970–1970
McKeldin v. Steedman green
md · 1953
2 sentences

1964McKeldin v. Steedman, 203 Md. 89, 103-04 , 98 A. 2d 561 (1953).

1964McKeldin v. Steedman, 203 Md. 89, 103-04 , 98 A. 2d 561 (1953).

11964–1964
Large v. City of Elizabethton neutral
tenn · 1947
1 sentence

1961In Large v. City of Elizabethton, (Tenn.), 203 S. W. 2d 907 , it was held that despite the alleged invalidity of the portion of an ordinance requiring all taxicab operators to obtain a license, the remainder of the ordinance regulating the *391 taxicab business was valid.

11961–1961
State Tax Commission v. Baltimore National Bank neutral
md · 1938
2 sentences

1958Bank, 174 Md. 403, 417 , 199 A. 119 . *290 It is true that the ordinances involved herein contained saving clauses; but this Court stated in Cromwell v. Jack son, 188 Md. 8, 28, 29 , 52 A. 2d 79 : “In the light of the prior decisions of this Court we hold that some of the duties imposed on the judges of the Circuit Court for Allegany County by Section 305 are quasi-legislative and hence nonjudicial, and that the Act as a whole is unconstitutional and invalid, despite the severability clause.

1958Bank, 174 Md. 403, 417 , 199 A. 119 . *290 It is true that the ordinances involved herein contained saving clauses; but this Court stated in Cromwell v. Jack son, 188 Md. 8, 28, 29 , 52 A. 2d 79 : “In the light of the prior decisions of this Court we hold that some of the duties imposed on the judges of the Circuit Court for Allegany County by Section 305 are quasi-legislative and hence nonjudicial, and that the Act as a whole is unconstitutional and invalid, despite the severability clause.

11958–1958
Bell v. Board of County Commissioners green
md · 1950
11953–1953

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