A Digest of the Cases Decided and Reported in the High Court of Errors and Appeals and the Superior Court of Chancery: State of Mississippi, From 1818 to 1847 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. C. Smedes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656516003 ISBN 13: 9780656516001

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the origins of Mississippi law through a carefully organized digest of early court decisions (1818–1847) from its highest and chancery courts, designed for quick reference and clear understanding.

This detailed collection presents the decisions of the High Court of Errors and Appeals and the Superior Court of Chancery as they shaped civil and equity law in the state’s formative years. The topics are arranged for practical use, with clear headings and concise summaries that help readers grasp the rule and its application without wading through lengthy narratives.

• Clear topic organization that helps you locate principles and rules quickly
• Concise case summaries showing how Mississippi courts interpreted the law
• Practical insights useful for law students, historians, and legal researchers
• A historical view of procedural and substantive law in a developing state

Ideal for readers of historical legal reference, law students, and researchers seeking a focused view of Mississippi jurisprudence from the early 19th century.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656516003
• ISBN 13: 9780656516001
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 508