Cox's Forms of Practical Proceedings in the Chambers of the Master of the Rolls

Edward W. Cox, John Biddle

ISBN 10: 1334589461 / ISBN 13: 9781334589461

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is a complete guide to forms, orders, and regulations used in chancery suits and proceedings by bill up to the hearing. The author has assembled a complete collection of precedent forms for the use of the legal profession based on forms from the most recent edition of 'Seton on Decrees: A Treatise on the Practice of the Court of Chancery'. Designed for practical use, this guide includes every kind of form required in the prosecution of a suit by bill. The book is divided into a series of parts, each corresponding to particular stages in the progression of a suit by bill. Each form is accompanied by notes giving cross-references to the relevant statutes, consolidated and other orders, and to a variety of text-books on the principles and practice of the Court. The forms, notes, and cross-references are designed to enable the practitioner to gain a thorough understanding of the specific form or subject matter in question. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cox's Forms of Practical Proceedings in the Chambers of the Master of the Rolls
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1334589461
• ISBN 13: 9781334589461
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Law

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Synopsis

Master practical court forms for 19th-century chancery and equity cases, ready to use in modern reference work. This revised and enlarged edition assembles hundreds of forms and precedents to guide lawyers, clerks, and students through routine and complex proceedings.

Inside, you’ll find detailed templates for initiating suits, summonses, affidavits, examinations, and decrees. The book covers administration matters, receiverships, accounts, and inquiries, as well as proceedings under various acts and real property matters. Clear notes accompany the forms, with cross-references to established authorities for further study.

• 600+ forms and precedents across general, administration, and special proceedings.


• Practical structure for filing, serving, and documenting court actions with step-by-step guidance.


• Notes and references that help you adapt forms to your case and jurisdiction.


• Suitable for practitioners, clerks, and students seeking a reliable, field-tested reference.

Ideal for readers who need ready-to-use legal templates and concrete procedures in a historical yet enduring framework.

JM