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The Penal Code of the State of New York: In Force December 1, 1882, as Amended by Laws of 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1887, 1888, 1889 and 1890, 1891, With Notes of Decisions to Date, a Table of Sou - Hardcover

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9780265486757: The Penal Code of the State of New York: In Force December 1, 1882, as Amended by Laws of 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1887, 1888, 1889 and 1890, 1891, With Notes of Decisions to Date, a Table of Sou

Synopsis

Historical New York Penal Code from 1882 to 1891, with notes and sources.

This edition presents the statutory text in force during the late 19th century, accompanied by decisions, source tables, and a full index to help researchers and curious readers understand how the code looked at the time.

The material is organized around core topics like burglary, forgery, and related offenses, with detailed definitions, penalties, and cross-references. It also includes notes of decisions and a comprehensive table of constitutional and statutory sources for each section.

  • Clear legal text from the period, including key sections on burglary and forgery.
  • Notes of decisions that show how courts interpreted the statutes then.
  • A table of important sources and a full index for quick navigation.
  • Context for how the law was applied in everyday cases of the era.

Ideal for students, historians, and legal researchers exploring the evolution of New York law.

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