Essays in the History of Early American LawInstitute of Early American History and Culture of Williamsburg, Va., 1969 - 534 páginas This collection of outstanding essays in the history of early American law is designed to meet the demand for a basic introduction to the literature of colonial and early United States law. Eighteen essays from historical and legal journals by outstanding authorities explore the major themes in American legal history from colonial beginnings to the early nineteenth century. Originally published in 1969. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value. |
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... courts were to function as the courts of common pleas . Judgment in matters up to £ 20 was to be final . The chief court of the province was established as the supreme court of judicature . To hold this court at New York City and not ...
... courts were to function as the courts of common pleas . Judgment in matters up to £ 20 was to be final . The chief court of the province was established as the supreme court of judicature . To hold this court at New York City and not ...
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... supreme court to " goe the circuit " once a year in each county of the province and to hold the supreme court assisted by two or more justices of the peace , to hear and determine all process and pleas there depending and issued . In ...
... supreme court to " goe the circuit " once a year in each county of the province and to hold the supreme court assisted by two or more justices of the peace , to hear and determine all process and pleas there depending and issued . In ...
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... Supreme Court , Livingston's activity increased similarly . During the period 1753-59 , he appeared in the Supreme Court an average of eighteen times each term ; during 1759-63 , that figure increased to twenty - five . From 1750 to ...
... Supreme Court , Livingston's activity increased similarly . During the period 1753-59 , he appeared in the Supreme Court an average of eighteen times each term ; during 1759-63 , that figure increased to twenty - five . From 1750 to ...
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AN INTRODUCTION TO EARLY AMERICAN LEGAL HISTORY | 3 |
LAW AND COLONIAL SOCIETY | 41 |
COLONIAL COURTS AND THE COMMON | 53 |
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