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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... theories which have received the most support . The third theory , which has been recently suggested by a single scholar of distinction , will be presented afterwards . 1. The theory that the common law of England was substantial- ly in ...
... theories which have received the most support . The third theory , which has been recently suggested by a single scholar of distinction , will be presented afterwards . 1. The theory that the common law of England was substantial- ly in ...
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... theory that the English common law was substantially in force in the colonies from the beginning . Supporters of the orthodox theory regard the common law as prevailing unless there were special reasons for departing from it . This ...
... theory that the English common law was substantially in force in the colonies from the beginning . Supporters of the orthodox theory regard the common law as prevailing unless there were special reasons for departing from it . This ...
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... theory that colonial law was English local law . In 1931 Story's theory was subjected to a different attack by Professor Julius Goebel of Columbia Law School.36 He agreed with the Reinsch theory that for decades after settlement the ...
... theory that colonial law was English local law . In 1931 Story's theory was subjected to a different attack by Professor Julius Goebel of Columbia Law School.36 He agreed with the Reinsch theory that for decades after settlement the ...
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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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