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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... juries and inquests were to be held in cases of unnatural death.82 Massachusetts allowed jurors more latitude than did England . If the evidence was so obscure or defective that the jury , whether grand or petty , could not give a ...
... juries and inquests were to be held in cases of unnatural death.82 Massachusetts allowed jurors more latitude than did England . If the evidence was so obscure or defective that the jury , whether grand or petty , could not give a ...
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... jury . This was allegedly done to provide such faction with a complaint of delay of justice . 1 Penn - Logan Corres . 194 . Quary alleged that the potential grand jury " gave their reasons [ for refusal to serve ] that since the Quakers ...
... jury . This was allegedly done to provide such faction with a complaint of delay of justice . 1 Penn - Logan Corres . 194 . Quary alleged that the potential grand jury " gave their reasons [ for refusal to serve ] that since the Quakers ...
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... jury has always been cherished as the greatest security of the subject against the oppression of government ; but it never could have been a solid refuge and security , unless the jury had the right to judge of the intent and the law ...
... jury has always been cherished as the greatest security of the subject against the oppression of government ; but it never could have been a solid refuge and security , unless the jury had the right to judge of the intent and the law ...
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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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