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With a new introduction by Steve Sheppard, William Enfield Professor of Law, University of Arkansas School of Law. Written between 1572 and 1616, The Reports are not reports in the conventional sense but highly detailed anthologies of precedents organized according to the cases they consider. In each instance Coke assembled a large body of cases, outlined their arguments, and explained the reasons for the judgment, using it as a basis for a statement of general principles. They are, in effect, a series of treatises on the points of law adjudged, and not merely notes for citation. Taken together, The Reports form the most extensive and detailed treatment of Common Law pleading that had yet appeared. A work of immense authority, it was often cited as The Reports, there being no need to mention the author's name. His accounts, especially of pleadings, were applauded for both their clarity and usefulness as stylistic models for students. And his selection of cases, cited frequently in subsequent years, has served as the starting point for numerous decisions. He also attracted some powerful enemies, however, principally James I, who was angered by some of his opinions concerning royal prerogative. Coke's refusal to retract them and apologize to the King cost him his seat on the Bench. This edition is noteworthy for the inclusion of Coke's complete prefaces.
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Sir Edward Coke [1552-1643] was considered to be the greatest legal practitioner of his day.
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The best and last [edition], which has superceded all older ones, is in English; the whole thirteen Parts in 6 vols. 8vo. London, 1826 --Wallace, The Reporters (1882) 194-195
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- PublisherThe Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 1584772395
- ISBN 13 9781584772392
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages3596
- EditorSteve Sheppard, William Enfield Professor Of Law, University Of Arkansas School Of Law
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THE REPORTS OF SIR EDWARD COKE, KNT. IN THIRTEEN PARTS. A New Edition, with Additional Notes and References, and with Abstracts of the Principal Points: The First Three Parts and the Fourth to Fol. 38a. by John Henry Thomas, Esq. The Rest of the Fourth and the Remaining Nine Parts by John Farquhar Fraser, Esq. of Lincolns Inn, Barrister at Law. IN SIX VOLUMES [Facsimile reprint]
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Facsimile reprint of the 1826 edition. Six volumes, 8vo., dark blue clothbound hardbacks gilt; Vol I: Parts I-II; Vol II: Parts III-IV; Vol III: Parts VI-VI; Vol IV: Parts VII-VIII; Vol V: Parts IX-X; Vol VI: Parts XI, XII and XIII. A clean set with no previous ownership inscriptions or annotation. Light handling wear only, overall a VG set. (Shelf 220) ISBN: 1584772395 PLEASE NOTE: VERY Heavy SET ( 7 kg+) Postage rates vary according to destination, weight and speed. For an accurate overseas quote PLEASE either call or email us before ordering. [AbeBooks shipping quote is based on items weighing up to 1 kilo only]. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct. Seller Inventory # 57545
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