Curiosities of the Law Reporters.
Heard, Franklin Fiske, [1825-1889]. Curiosities of the Law Reporters. Boston: Soule and Bugbee, 1881. Second edition, revised. 212 pp. Original brown cloth with gilt stamped spine. Light shelfwear. Contemporary previous owner's presentation inscription "Mr. B.D. Thompson/ With the compliments/ of C.H. Thomas/ St. Louis '85" to front pastedown. Internally clean. A very good copy. $45. * Provides a collection of amusing anecdotes, strange cases, and unusual facts drawn from centuries of legal history and case reporting. Intended for both legal scholars and general enthusiasts of history, the book offers an entertaining look at the lighter side of legal precedents. The volume compiles bizarre lawsuits and peculiar rulings that have appeared in the records of American and British law. It moves beyond the formality of the legal system to reveal the human elements, oddities, and personalities of judges and lawyers. The anecdotes highlight how the law and legal proceedings have evolved over time. Heard's collection gives a perspective on legal history that is not often covered in traditional historical accounts.
Price: $45.00
Book number 87188