The Theory of Legal Duties and Rights: An Introduction to Analytical Jurisprudence (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Edward Hearn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484602829 ISBN 13: 9780484602822

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the ideas that shape how law governs our actions. This introduction explains the core theory of legal duties and rights and what makes jurisprudence a scientific study.

This edition surveys the key concepts at the heart of analytical jurisprudence, including how commands, sanctions, and duties influence behavior. It clarifies what counts as ownership, property, and rights in rem, and it examines the important distinction between possession and seisin. With practical definitions and a clear, structured approach, it helps readers understand how legal ideas fit together and why they matter in everyday law.

• Clear explanations of command, sanctions, and duty as the study of law.
• Precise distinctions between ownership, property, and various rights in rem.
• Discussion of possession, seisin, and how history shapes modern property law.
• Foundational framework for analyzing rights in rem and in personam.

Ideal for students and readers seeking a solid, accessible grounding in legal theory and its practical implications.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484602829
• ISBN 13: 9780484602822
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 416