A practical, annotated collection of British statutes on property, contracts, and maritime trade.
This edition gathers statutes connected with the general administration of the law, arranged by subject and brought down to the early 19th century. It includes a structured layout of topics like Personal Property, contracts, and the law of trade, with notes to help readers understand how the laws were applied.
- Footnoted, subject‑based organization for quick reference
- Includes major acts on copyrights, design, and the arts, as well as maritime and commercial law
- Notes to clarify how statutes were brought down to the period covered
- Indexed sections by class and topic for efficient study
Ideal for researchers, students, or legal readers who want a compact, navigable view of historical statutes and their practical applications.