Richly organized legal decisions from the West Coast, all in one volume.
This edition compiles the decisions filed across U.S. circuit and district courts in Alaska, California, Colorado, Nevada, and Oregon, plus the supreme courts of several western states.
The book presents the West Coast Reporter for the period November 1885 through January 1886, with a roster of judges and a table of cases reported. It covers a broad range of topics—from negligence and trial procedure to property, contracts, and trade-mark law—as reflected in the reported opinions and notes.
- Full citations and case-by-case summaries for quick reference.
- A comprehensive table of cases reported to aid locating topics and decisions.
- Lists of the courts and judges involved, for context and research leads.
- Plain language framing of legal principles used in the decisions.
Ideal for readers of legal history, practitioners, and researchers who need a historical snapshot of early West Coast jurisprudence and statutory interpretation in the late 19th century.