Essays in the History of Early American LawDavid H. Flaherty University of North Carolina Press, 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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... Massachusetts Code of 1648 which were adopted by the colonies of Connecticut and New Haven . The Massachusetts Code of 16488 was the product of several years of effort to reduce to writing the laws of Massachusetts Bay.9 When published ...
... Massachusetts Code of 1648 which were adopted by the colonies of Connecticut and New Haven . The Massachusetts Code of 16488 was the product of several years of effort to reduce to writing the laws of Massachusetts Bay.9 When published ...
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... Massachusetts Code ; but in the heading of the New Haven Code specific acknowledg- ment is made to the Massachusetts laws , 27 and their influence can be detected in the great majority of its provisions . Twenty - seven sections of the ...
... Massachusetts Code ; but in the heading of the New Haven Code specific acknowledg- ment is made to the Massachusetts laws , 27 and their influence can be detected in the great majority of its provisions . Twenty - seven sections of the ...
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... Massachusetts led to the easy conclusion that the Massachusetts custom was gavelkind . 134. Lands included in the grant to the Massachusetts Bay Company were to be held of the king , as of the manor of East Greenwich in the County of ...
... Massachusetts led to the easy conclusion that the Massachusetts custom was gavelkind . 134. Lands included in the grant to the Massachusetts Bay Company were to be held of the king , as of the manor of East Greenwich in the County of ...
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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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