Explore the foundations of English law as Blackstone explains private wrongs, redress, and the courts that shape civil life.
This edition covers the analysis and organization of private wrongs, the remedies available, and how courts administer civil justice. It provides a thorough look at the moral and practical structure of the law in England, including how injuries are defined, the ways redress can be sought, and the roles of different courts in upholding civil rights.
- Definitions and distinctions of private wrongs and civil injuries.
- How redress can arise from the act of the injured party, the law, or both.
- An overview of courts and the flow of civil actions, from general to ecclesiastical and maritime arenas.
- Practical mechanics of remedies, procedures, and the evolution of private law in early England.
Ideal for readers seeking a clear, historical view of the mechanics of civil law and its institutions in England, as presented in this classic legal commentary.