Understand the structure and practice of historic Chancery law with this comprehensive reference .
This volume, part of A Treatise on the Practice of the Court of Chancery, outlines procedures, forms, and precedents used in the Chancery courts, plus an appendix of costs. It is a practical guide for navigating appeals, stay of proceedings, and master’s office procedures, grounded in the era’s rules and orders.
- Learn how to pursue appeals to the House of Lords and navigate related costs and procedural requirements.
- Explore the Master’s Office procedures, including taking accounts, examinations, and evidence.
- Understand handling of executions, sales, and the management of costs and fees within Chancery practice.
- See how forms and precedents are used to support litigation, from initial pleadings to final orders.
Ideal for readers of historical legal practice, law students, and practicing lawyers seeking a detailed look at Chancery procedure and its formal tools.