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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... criminal defama- tion was a forward - looking legal practice , rarely , if ever , credited to the American Puritans . " It is not material whether a libel be true , " said Coke in 1609.62 Indeed at common law the old maxim was , " The ...
... criminal defama- tion was a forward - looking legal practice , rarely , if ever , credited to the American Puritans . " It is not material whether a libel be true , " said Coke in 1609.62 Indeed at common law the old maxim was , " The ...
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... Criminal cases were as exceptional as outstanding civil suits in Livingston's practice . The high cost of justice deterred the employ- ment of counsel in most criminal actions , and judicial procedure limited the role of the ...
... Criminal cases were as exceptional as outstanding civil suits in Livingston's practice . The high cost of justice deterred the employ- ment of counsel in most criminal actions , and judicial procedure limited the role of the ...
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... criminal proceedings . Finally , if the defendant did not appear , the county court entered judgment of outlawry against him . In civil cases , of course , the consequences were not as drastic as in criminal proceed- ings , for although ...
... criminal proceedings . Finally , if the defendant did not appear , the county court entered judgment of outlawry against him . In civil cases , of course , the consequences were not as drastic as in criminal proceed- ings , for although ...
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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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