Master the California civil practice code with this practical 1856 edition.
This edition brings the act to regulate civil proceedings in one volume, enhanced by notes, appendix, and index to speed research and argument.
In introduction, the compiler explains the aim to ease trial preparation and provide useful precedents from California courts. It gathers decisions not yet settled on appeal, adds an extensive digest on Homestead and Mining and Water Courses, and includes the Rules of the Supreme Court. The book also preserves amendments through 1855 and notes errata for careful use. The work is printed in San Francisco and published in 1856.
What you’ll get:
- The core statute to regulate civil proceedings in the state courts
- Explanations, errata, and an index keyed to principal terms
- An Appendix with case digests and cross-references to court decisions
- Notes on amendments and references to post-1854 Supreme Court decisions
Ideal for researchers and practitioners studying historical California civil procedure or seeking a window into mid-19th century legal practice.