The Argument of Mr. Edward N. Dickerson: With His Notes and Explanations; The Charge of Judge Nelson; And the Verdict of the Jury, in the Case of Sickels Vs; Borden (Classic Reprint)

Edward Nicoll Dickerson

ISBN 10: 0484186108 / ISBN 13: 9780484186100

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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• Title: The Argument of Mr. Edward N. Dickerson: With His Notes and Explanations; The Charge of Judge Nelson; And the Verdict of the Jury, in the Case of Sickels Vs; Borden (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484186108
• ISBN 13: 9780484186100
• Binding: HRD
• Condition: New
• Weight: 301 grams

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Synopsis

Explore a pivotal 19th‑century patent fight and the harsh glare of legal power.

This volume presents Edward Nicoll Dickerson’s notes and explanations on the Sickels v. Borden case, including the judge’s charge and the jury verdict, set against a backdrop of engineering innovation and industrial rivalry. A window into how law, invention, and public interest collided in the rise of modern steam power.

The book frames the clash between inventors and the major builder, revealing how claims to improvement, licensing, and patent rights shaped industry. It also reflects on the role of public opinion, expert testimony, and courtroom strategy in deciding who should benefit from a breakthrough’s value.

• Attention to the legal arguments that define patent law in practice.
• Insight into the tactics of both plaintiffs and defendants during a high‑stakes trial.
• Discussion of how innovations meet resistance from established interests.
• Context for how judges, juries, and contemporaries viewed technological progress.

Ideal for readers of legal history, patent law, and 19th‑century industrial commerce who want a clear sense of how disputes over new ideas were resolved in court and public life.