Forensic Facts and Fallacies: A Popular Consideration of Some Legal Points and Principles (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Sydney Edward Williams

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483606839 ISBN 13: 9780483606838

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the practical questions that shape law in everyday life

Learn how courts judge negligence, what counts as reasonable care, and why the law often hinges on common sense. This book also explains how historic institutions like the Court of Chancery tried to deliver justice, and where they fell short in a changing world.

The text surveys the gap between ideal principles and real practice. It discusses why the legal system can be slow and costly, and what reforms might help suit both suitors and practitioners. Along the way, it contrasts public impressions with historical realities, offering a grounded view of how law works in practice.

• How contributory negligence affects liability and blame
• The rise and limits of the Court of Chancery’s justice
• Why litigation can be expensive and how costs shape the bar
• Arguments for reform, including better codes and broader professional responsibilities

Ideal for readers curious about how legal rules are applied, and for those who want a clear look at the forces shaping courts, lawsuits, and professional practice today.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483606839
• ISBN 13: 9780483606838
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 286