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Cases in Equity During the Time of the Late Lord Chancellor Talbot...
"Cases Tempore Talbot" [Forrester, Alexander, Reporter]. Cases in Equity During the Time of the Late Lord Chancellor Talbot: With Tables of the Names of Cases, And Principal Matters. [London]: Printed by H. Lintot for T Waller, 1741. [ii], vi, 286, [18] pp. Includes one-page publisher advertisement. Folio (12-1/2" x 7-3/4")...
The Parish Will Case Before the Surrogate of the City of New York...
Testimony of the Seven Medical Experts in a Notable Nineteenth-Century Will Case Involving Questions of Sanity [Trial]. [Parish Will Case]. The Parish Will Case Before the Surrogate of the City of New York. Medical Opinions upon the Medical Competency of Mr. Parish, by John Watson, M.D., D.T. Brown, M.D., M.H......
The Parish Will Case, in the Court of Appeals, The Statement of Facts
A Notable Nineteenth-Century Will Case Involving Codicils and Questions of Sanity [Trial]. [Parish Will Case]. The Parish Will Case, In the Court of Appeals. The Statement of Facts, And the Opinion of the Court. New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1862. 123, 43 pp. Two parts, each with title page...
A Digest of Adjudged Cases in the Court of King's Bench, From the...
Intended for the "Younger Part of the Profession" Gentleman of Lincoln's Inn. A Digest of Adjudged Cases in the Court of King's Bench, From the Revolution to the Present Period, Alphabetically Arranged Under the Different Heads of Practice. Comprehending all the Approved Determinations During the Time that Lord Chief Justices...
Medical Opinion in the Parish Will Case, New York, 1857.
A Notable Nineteenth-Century Will Case Involving Codicils and Questions of Sanity [Trial]. [Parish Will Case]. Earle, Pliny. [1809-1892]. Medical Opinion in the Parish Will Case. New York: John F. Trow, 1857. 69 pp. Octavo (9-1/4" x 6"). Stab-stitched pamphlet in printed wrappers. Light soiling to exterior, spine abraded, wrappers partially...
Medical Opinion in the Parish Will Case, New York, 1857.
A Notable Nineteenth-Century Will Case Involving Codicils and Questions of Sanity [Trial]. [Parish Will Case]. Bell, Luther V. [1806-1862]. Medical Opinion in the Parish Will Case. New York: John F. Trow, 1857. 69 pp. Octavo (9-1/4" x 6"). Stab-stitched pamphlet in printed wrappers, spine reinforced with archival tape. Light soiling...
Was it a Pistol? A Nut For Lawyers. Washington, DC, 1890
"A Nut for Lawyers" Smith, William Russell [1815-1896]. Was it a Pistol? A Nut For Lawyers. Washington, D.C.: R.H. Darby, 1890. 110 pp. Octavo (7-1/2" x 5"). Stab-stitched pamphlet in stiff printed wrappers, deckle edges, tipped-in publisher advertisement to front wrapper. Moderate soiling and a few minor stains to wrappers...
A Full History of the Eventful Life, Crimes, Confessions, Repentance.
A Gruesome 1884 Murder in Chestnut Hill, PA Wilson, John M. [1858-1887]. Leopold, W.A., Editor. A Full History of the Eventful Life, Crimes, Confessions, Repentance and Death on the Gallows of John M. Wilson, Hanged Jan. 13th, 1887, For the Murder of Anthony W. Dealy, Jan. 26th, 1884, Whose Body...
A List of Bankrupts with their Dividends, Certificates, &c. From...
1810 Digest of English Financial Failures Smith, William & Co. A List of Bankrupts with Their Dividends, Certificates, Etc. From January 1, 1808 to August 1, 1810, Being a Continuation for the Last Twenty-Two Years, From January 1, 1808, To August 1, 1810, Inclusive, Distinguishing, At One View, The Date...
The Parish Will Case, Argument of John K Porter, In Behalf of the...
Expert Testimony in a Notable Nineteenth-Century Will Case Involving Codicils and Questions of Sanity [Trial]. [Parish Will Case]. Porter, John K [1819-1892]. Parish Will Case. Argument of John K. Porter, In Behalf of the Respondents in the Court of Appeals of the State of New York, January 10, 1862. Albany...
A Full Declaration of the True State of the Secluded Members Case...
Prynne's Remarks on the 1648 Purge of the Long Parliament [Prynne, William (1600-1669)]. A Full Declaration of the True State of the Secluded Members Case. In Vindication of Themselves, And Their Privileges, And of the Respective Counties, Cities and Boroughs for Which they were Elected to Serve in Parliament, Against...
Medical Opinion in the Parish Will Case, New York, 1857.
A Notable Nineteenth-Century Will Case Involving Codicils and Questions of Sanity [Trial]. [Parish Will Case]. Bell, Luther V. [1806-1862]. Medical Opinion in the Parish Will Case. New York: John F. Trow, 1857. 69 pp. Octavo (9-1/4" x 6"). Stab-stitched pamphlet in printed wrappers. Light soiling to exterior, wear to spine...
Truth Triumphing Over Falshood, Antiquity Over Novelty, Or the First..
A Contentious Essay on the Relationship Between Church and State Prynne, William [1600-1669]. Truth Triumphing over Falshood, Antiquity Over Novelty. Or, The First Part of a Just and Seasonable Vindication of the Undoubted Ecclesiasticall Iurisdiction, Right, Legislative, Coercive Power of Christian Emperors, Kings, Magistrates, Parliaments, In All Matters of Religion...
The Lawyer Outlaw'd; or a Brief Answer to Mr. Hunts Defence...
Can English Liberties Survive a Papist Monarchy? [L'Estrange, Sir Roger (1616-1714)]. The Lawyer Outlaw'd; Or a Brief Answer to Mr. Hunts Defence of the Charter. With Some Useful Remarks on the Commons Proceedings in the Last Parliament at Westminster. In a Letter to a Friend. [London]: Printed by N[athaniel] T[hompson].....
Bristol, The City Charters, Containing the Original Institution of...
The City Charters and Geographical Boundaries of Bristol, England [Bristol (England)]. Bristol. The City Charters. Containing the Original Institution of Mayors, Recorders, Sheriffs, Town-Clerks, And All Other Officers Whatsoever. As also of a Common-Council, And the Ancient Laws and Customs of the City. Diligently Compar'd with, And Corrected According to...
Case of Divorce of Andrew Ure, M D v Catharine Ure, for Adultery...
Account of an Adultery Trial Published to Block an Academic Appointment [Trial]. Ure, Andrew [1778-1857], Plaintiff. [Chapman, Nathanial, Editor]. The Whole of the Proceedings, Duly Authenticated, In the Case of Divorce of Andrew Ure, M.D. v. Catharine Ure, For Adultery with Granville Sharpe Pattison. Tried in the Consistory Court at.....
On Crimes: A Commentary on Books XLVII and XLVIII of the Digest 4 Vols
Impressive Scholarly Edition of De Criminibus Matthaeus, Antonius [1601-1654]. Hewett, M.L., Editor. Stoop, B.C., Research Editor. On Crimes: A Commentary on Books XLVII and XLVIII of the Digest Edited and Translated into English. Volume I: Cape Town: Juta & Co., 1987; Volume II: Pretoria: University of South Africa, 1993; Volume...
A Treatise on the Mortgage of Ships, As Affected by the Registry Acts.
Rare Nineteenth-Century Treatise on Ship Mortgages Trollope, Thomas Anthony [1774-1835]. A Treatise on the Mortgage of Ships, As Affected by the Registry Acts; And on the Proper Mode of Effecting Mortgages on Property of this Nature, And on the Liabilities of the Mortgagee. London: Printed for Joseph Butterworth and Son...
Iurispatronatus Tractatus et Flores: In Quibus...
Three Treatises on Ecclesiastical Patronage Curtius, Rochus [fl. 1470-1515]. Cittadini, Paolo [d. 1525]. Nilsson, Jens [1538-1600]. Iurispatronatus Tractatus et Flores: In Quibus Continentur Omnia ea Quae ad Illam Materiam Spectant. Lyon: Apud Carolum Pesnot, 1573. [lxxxvi], 879 pp. Octavo (6-3/4" x 4"). Later calf, rebacked in period style, blind frames...
A Collection of Decisions of the Court of King's Bench Upon the...
An Authority on the Poor Laws of England [Bott, Edmund]. A Collection of Decisions of the Court of King's Bench Upon the Poor's Laws, Down to the Present Time. In Which are Contained Many Cases Never Before Published; Extracted from the Notes of a Very Eminent Barrister Deceased: The Whole...
An Abridgment of the Publick Statutes Now in Force and General Use..
A Continuation of the Eighteenth-Century Successor to Rastell's Statutes Cay, Henry Boult. An Abridgment of the Publick Statutes Now in Force and of General Use from the Eleventh Year of King George II. to the First Year of His Present Majesty King George III. Inclusive: Being a Supplement to the...
Reports of Cases Decreed in the High Court of Chancery, During the...
A Scarce Chancery Reporter Overlooked by Wallace Finch, Heneage [1620-1682]. Reports of Cases Decreed in the High Court of Chancery, During the Time Heneage Finch, Afterwards Earl of Nottingham, Was Lord Chancellor. In Many of Which Decrees he was Assisted by Some of the Judges of the Common Law. All...
A New Law-Dictionary: Containing the Interpretation... 4th Ed.
Fourth Edition of Jacob's Great Dictionary Jacob, Giles [1686-1744]. A New Law-Dictionary: Containing, The Interpretation and Definition of Words and Terms Used in the Law; and Also the Whole Law, and the Practice Thereof, Under All the Heads and Titles of the Same. Together With Such Informations Relating Thereto, as...
Reports of Cases Taken and Adjudged in the Court of Chancery...
Reports in Chancery, 1615-1712 [Great Britain]. Court of Chancery. Reports of Cases Taken and Adjudged in the Court of Chancery, In the Reign of King Charles I., Charles II., James II., William III. And Queen Anne. Being Special Cases and Most of Them Decreed With the Assistance of the Judges...
The Reports of Several Cases Argued and Adjudged in the Court...
Comberbach's Reports Comberbach, Roger. Comberbach, Roger, [Jr.], Editor. The Reports of Several Cases Argued and Adjudged in the Court of King's Bench at Westminster; From the First Year of King James the Second, To the Tenth Year of King William the Third. Collected by Roger Comberbach Esq; Late Recorder of...