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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... relating to the judiciary at this time were temporary . This rendered each reënactment subject , of course , to possible disallowance ; and the recurrent necessity of such reënactment was a fruitful source of political dispute . Thus in ...
... relating to the judiciary at this time were temporary . This rendered each reënactment subject , of course , to possible disallowance ; and the recurrent necessity of such reënactment was a fruitful source of political dispute . Thus in ...
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... relating to felons.222 The Council strove equally to prevent superfluous legislative sanctions . Virginia , in November 1766 , passed an act for the punish- ment of persons aiding prisoners for debt to escape or attempt to escape from ...
... relating to felons.222 The Council strove equally to prevent superfluous legislative sanctions . Virginia , in November 1766 , passed an act for the punish- ment of persons aiding prisoners for debt to escape or attempt to escape from ...
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... relating to the uniting of the colonies to the Crown . After some alteration , Feb. , 1706 ( f . 219 ) , this bill was intro- duced into Parliament . B. T. Papers , Proprieties , M. 47 ; Journal , 18 , ff . 177- 178 , 252 , 281 ; 20 ...
... relating to the uniting of the colonies to the Crown . After some alteration , Feb. , 1706 ( f . 219 ) , this bill was intro- duced into Parliament . B. T. Papers , Proprieties , M. 47 ; Journal , 18 , ff . 177- 178 , 252 , 281 ; 20 ...
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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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