Draft of a Civil Code for the State of New York: Prepared by the Commissioners of the Code, and Submitted to the Judges and Others for Examination, Prior to Revision by the Commissioners (Classic Repr - Hardcover

New York Commissioners Of The Code

9780260411051: Draft of a Civil Code for the State of New York: Prepared by the Commissioners of the Code, and Submitted to the Judges and Others for Examination, Prior to Revision by the Commissioners (Classic Repr

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ISBN 10: 0260411051 ISBN 13: 9780260411051

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Draft of a Civil Code for the State of New York presents a comprehensive framework for how law governs property, obligations, and remedies in this historic edition.

It lays out the structure, definitions, and divisions that shaped early New York civil law, making it a useful reference for students, researchers, and practitioners.

The text navigates the Code’s organization—from general definitions to the main divisions on persons, property, and obligations. It outlines how contracts, property rights, and duties are arranged, and it includes discussions of special partnerships, trusts, and various forms of liability. Readers will gain a sense of the Code’s approach to rights, remedies, and the administration of civil law in practice.

Clear layout of the Civil Code’s major parts: persons, property, and obligations.
Foundational definitions and rules that guide legal interpretation and application.
Topics range from family and property to contracts, sales, and security interests.
Insight into early statutory drafting and the organization of legal principles.

Ideal for readers looking to understand the historical structure and scope of New York’s civil law framework, including students, librarians, and legal historians.

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