An Analytical Digested Index to the Common Law Reports, Vol. 1 of 2: From the Time of Henry III. To the Commencement of the Reign of George III.; With Tables of the Titles and the Names of Cases (Clas - Hardcover

Thomas Coventry

9780266895787: An Analytical Digested Index to the Common Law Reports, Vol. 1 of 2: From the Time of Henry III. To the Commencement of the Reign of George III.; With Tables of the Titles and the Names of Cases (Clas

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ISBN 10: 0266895786 ISBN 13: 9780266895787

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Comprehensive reference to early English legal reporting

Discover a detailed digest that gathers the common law reports from the era of Henry III up to the reign of George III, organized for quick use by lawyers and scholars.

This two‑volume edition, adapted for American readers, compiles earlier Beports with careful cross‑references, notes, and summaries. It includes tables of titles and case names, abbreviation guides, and discussion of how older decisions were organized and cited—all designed to help locate the principal authorities behind foundational rules of law.

Traces decisions across centuries to illuminate the sources of current legal principles
Offers extensive tables of titles, case names, and abbreviations for fast navigation
Bridges London and American editions with notes on practice in multiple courts
Provides context for how older decisions influenced modern statutory and equity decisions

Ideal for readers of legal history, reference librarians, and law students seeking a trusted, historical index to foundational English reports.

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