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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... fact that particular rules are a function of time and place , and the further fact that the interests pressing for recognition and adjustment are ever - changing and never constant . Whether particular rules for adjusting human ...
... fact that particular rules are a function of time and place , and the further fact that the interests pressing for recognition and adjustment are ever - changing and never constant . Whether particular rules for adjusting human ...
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... fact which at first sight would seem to support the contentions of those who argue that the early colonists were using a law of their own that was not English , especially as the same general situation existed in the other colonies ...
... fact which at first sight would seem to support the contentions of those who argue that the early colonists were using a law of their own that was not English , especially as the same general situation existed in the other colonies ...
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... fact as effective as if it had had statutory force . This view is not borne out by the records , since we find that various provisions of the Duke's Laws , such as the registration of convey- ances , were in fact observed for years ...
... fact as effective as if it had had statutory force . This view is not borne out by the records , since we find that various provisions of the Duke's Laws , such as the registration of convey- ances , were in fact observed for years ...
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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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