Weekly Notes of Cases, Vol. 10: Argued and Determined in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the County Courts of Philadelphia, and the United States District, and Circuit Courts for the Eastern Distri - Hardcover

Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265359597 ISBN 13: 9780265359594

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A historical collection of Pennsylvania case notes from 1881 that informs and guides legal practice.

This volume compiles arguments and determinations from the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and other courts for April through December 1881, offering concise summaries, authorities, and headnotes for quick reference.

The book presents a practical, era-specific view of legal reasoning, with detailed notes on how judges interpreted law in real cases. It is a valuable snapshot of the period’s legal landscape, useful for researchers, historians, and lawyers who study the evolution of Pennsylvania jurisprudence.

• Concise case summaries drawn from multiple courts in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
• Headnotes and references that highlight key legal issues and outcomes
• Topics such as trusts and trustees, vendor and vendee, and other common law areas
• Historical context for how 19th‑century judges approached civil and commercial disputes

Ideal for readers interested in historical legal reports, scholarly study of Pennsylvania law, and practitioners who value precedent from the era.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265359597
• ISBN 13: 9780265359594
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 620