A Treatise on the Rules for the Selection of the Parties to an Action (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Albert Venn Dicey

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330646266 ISBN 13 : 9781330646267

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2020

Synopsis

This book delves into the intricate world of legal proceedings, offering a comprehensive guide to the principles governing parties involved in lawsuits. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century legal systems, the author meticulously examines the historical evolution of these principles, shedding light on the distinctions between actions based on contracts and those arising from wrongful acts. The author skillfully dissects the complexities of legal actions, exploring scenarios where individuals can sue or be sued, including considerations for factors like age, nationality, and even criminal history. The reader is guided through the nuances of joint contracts and shared liabilities, understanding when individuals must act collectively and when they possess independent legal recourse. Beyond procedural rules, the book delves into the philosophical underpinnings of the law, revealing how principles of justice and fairness shape the selection of plaintiffs and defendants. The author contemplates the potential impact of merging common law and equity, a significant legal reform under consideration during that era. Ultimately, this book serves as an invaluable resource for both legal practitioners and those seeking to comprehend the fundamental principles that govern participation in legal actions. By illuminating the historical context and theoretical foundations of these rules, the author empowers readers with a deeper understanding of the legal system and its impact on individual rights and responsibilities.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The number of law books each year presented to the attention of the profession is really so enormous that the propriety of adding yet a further one, newcither in form or composition, to the mass, is a mattei of serious consideration, and its advent is an even! almost commanding an apology; but in this case the topic, and the thorough way in which the author has treated it, as well as the high opinion it has won from the profession in England should recommend it both to students and practitioners, and should secure it a favorable reception. As the author has himself said of the work he had undertaken, he aimed ro gather under the head of general rules, the established doctrines and decisions concerning Parties to Actions and to concentrate in one work what was scattered through many and as he aimed, he ha done.
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Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2020
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330646266
• ISBN 13: 9781330646267
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 575
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible