Wilcox v. Billings

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• whether a statute is directory or mandatory depends on whether the thing directed to be done is of the essence of the thing required, or is a mere matter of form
• whether a statute is directory or mandatory depends on whether the thing directed to be done is of the essence of the thing required, or is a mere matter of form
• whether a statute is directory or mandatory depends upon whether the thing directed to be done is of the essence of the thing required, or is a mere matter of form
• where report not sworn to, subsequent revocation proceedings were void
• failure of police officer to formally swear rendered proceedings invalid
• failure of police officer to formally swear rendered proceedings invalid

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