Report From the Select Committee on the Recovery of Small Debts, in England and

Great Britain; Parliament; House of Commons; Select Committee on the Recovery of Small Debts

ISBN 10: 1331406617 / ISBN 13: 9781331406617

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book examines how justice in England during the 19th century was a privilege saved for the wealthy. The poor were denied justice due to laws allowing only those with significant wealth to pursue legal restitution. The author argues that this state of affairs was a historical anomaly in which the English legal system that had been established to protect citizens under the law had become a tool only available to the wealthy and powerful. The book explores the historical backdrop of this inequity, its lasting impact on English society, and the evolution of legal protections for all citizens. It also discusses recommendations put forth by a select committee to address the issue. This thought-provoking book will be of great interest to anyone concerned with the history of justice and equity. 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: Report From the Select Committee on the Recovery of Small Debts, in England and
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331406617
• ISBN 13: 9781331406617
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Law

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Synopsis

How 19th-century England tried to cut the cost of small-debt justice.

This historical document captures a Parliamentary inquiry into the rising expense and delay of recovering small debts in England and Wales. It examines why ordinary people face long, costly proceedings and how courts of request were designed to offer a cheaper, quicker path. The extract outlines both the successes and limits of those courts, and the debate over whether to expand or reform them, balancing cheaper access to justice with the traditional jury system and professional standards.

What you’ll find inside

• An overview of the causes of high costs in small-debt cases, including lengthy pleadings and delays.
• Descriptions of courts of request and county courts as possible solutions, with judgments on their effectiveness.
• Arguments for and against expanding inferior courts to handle larger sums.
• Testimonies from lawyers and clerks on current practices, costs, and practical obstacles.

Ideal for readers of legal history, policy debates, and parliamentary inquiries into how justice is delivered to everyday people. This edition helps make a complex 19th‑century discussion accessible and relevant to modern readers curious about the roots of debt recovery law.