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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... civil side by complying with its own formali- ties of ecclesiastical association , and which looked primarily to the Bible for substantive norms of conduct , was in no immediate need of comprehensive legislation . This indeed seems to ...
... civil side by complying with its own formali- ties of ecclesiastical association , and which looked primarily to the Bible for substantive norms of conduct , was in no immediate need of comprehensive legislation . This indeed seems to ...
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... civil marriage , equality of descent among children , provision for widows , and recording of deeds . All these were marked advances on English law . The introduction of civil marriage is undoubtedly the best known of Plymouth's ...
... civil marriage , equality of descent among children , provision for widows , and recording of deeds . All these were marked advances on English law . The introduction of civil marriage is undoubtedly the best known of Plymouth's ...
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... civil actions based on trespasses vi et armis . A series of statutes extended its application to all civil cases in which the writ of capias was per- mitted . The procedural requirements were substantially the same in civil and criminal ...
... civil actions based on trespasses vi et armis . A series of statutes extended its application to all civil cases in which the writ of capias was per- mitted . The procedural requirements were substantially the same in civil and criminal ...
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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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