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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... York and London had this custom till a late date , 218 we cannot tell how widely it persisted in the seventeenth century219 until more ecclesiastical registers are avail- able for study . In a great many towns , however , where estates ...
... York and London had this custom till a late date , 218 we cannot tell how widely it persisted in the seventeenth century219 until more ecclesiastical registers are avail- able for study . In a great many towns , however , where estates ...
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... York was granted , along with the land , powers in essence regal , and among them that of making laws in so far as these laws were not repugnant to the common law . From the terms of the grant to James , it appears not only that the ...
... York was granted , along with the land , powers in essence regal , and among them that of making laws in so far as these laws were not repugnant to the common law . From the terms of the grant to James , it appears not only that the ...
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... York during the first epoch following its conquest . Using , as a base , matter from New England codes that had its origin in English usages , the Duke of York's lieutenants with great skill promoted as the provincial law the little ...
... York during the first epoch following its conquest . Using , as a base , matter from New England codes that had its origin in English usages , the Duke of York's lieutenants with great skill promoted as the provincial law the little ...
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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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