Constables' Guide: Containing a Full Exposition of Their Rights, Privileges, Duties and Liabilities, Giving the Statutes, Both Civil and Criminal of ... Notes, Forms, and a Digest of Their Fees - Softcover

Melvin Thomas Bender

 
9780331198782: Constables' Guide: Containing a Full Exposition of Their Rights, Privileges, Duties and Liabilities, Giving the Statutes, Both Civil and Criminal of ... Notes, Forms, and a Digest of Their Fees

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This book unpacks the legal powers, duties, and liabilities for constables as they serve within the state's legal framework. The author establishes the constable role within its constitutional and statutory context and provides a detailed analysis of a constable's duties in regard to service of civil and criminal papers. This book offers guidance to constables on such topics as election, qualifications, term of office, giving special attention to official neglect and misconduct. The text is rich with caselaw and statutory references that provide historical perspective and examples of the nuances of the law and the role of the constable.

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