The Proposed Codification Of Our Common Law: A Paper (1884)

The Proposed Codification of Our Common Law: A Paper (1884) by James Coolidge Carter is a book that discusses the proposed codification of common law in the United States. The author argues that codification is necessary to simplify and clarify the law, and to make it more accessible to the public. He also discusses the challenges and potential drawbacks of codification, including the difficulty of reconciling conflicting laws and the risk of creating inflexible rules that do not account for unique circumstances. The book provides a historical perspective on the debate over codification and offers insights into the legal system of the late 19th century. Overall, The Proposed Codification of Our Common Law is a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the evolution of American law.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.