Select Cases Reported in the Several Courts of the United States, England, Ireland, Scotland and New Brunswick, Vol. 6: In the Years 1844, 1845 and ... Mostly in a Condensed Form (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Asa Kinne

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656198613 ISBN 13: 9780656198610

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

A 19th‑century law reference that brings classic case reports together

This volume collects U.S., English, Irish, Scottish, and New Brunswick reports from the mid‑1840s in a condensed form, offering quick access to important decisions and legal principles of the era. It serves as a compact study aid for students and researchers exploring historical jurisprudence.

The book functions as a practical snapshot of legal thought at the time, combining case summaries, reporter names, and topic headings to map how courts approached contracts, insanity, admiralty, trusts, and much more. It also includes a yearly catalog of reports and reporters, showing how the profession organized and shared legal knowledge across jurisdictions.

• Offers concise case notes across multiple jurisdictions, focusing on foundational issues like contracts, negligence, and criminal responsibility.
• Includes authoritative commentary and examples of how courts treated insanity, evidence, and criminal liability.
• Features a structured index of topics (wills, vessels, trusts, verdicts, etc.) for targeted research.
• Provides a sense of the 1840s legal landscape through real court decisions and their immediate implications.

Ideal for readers who study or reference historical law, early common law practice, or the evolution of legal reporting.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656198613
• ISBN 13: 9780656198610
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 335