An Argument for Construing Largely the Right of an Appellee of Murder, to Insist on Trial by Battle (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple
Synopsis
Explore a 18th‑century legal argument on the right to trial by battle and the fate of appeals in murder cases. This edition gathers critical extracts and commentary from a historic debate, illuminating how early courts weighed violent presumptions, civil pleas, and the old paths of justice.
The text frames the implications of an Appeal for Murder and the Appellee’s right to battle, contrasting Saxon and Norman roots with modern perceptions. It blends legal argument, historical notes, and references to a plate describing the combatants, the tools of battle, and the evolution of English procedure.
What you’ll experience
- A clear account of the grounds for an Appeal for Murder and the defense of an Appellee
- Discussion of how battle, jury, and other procedures were viewed in historical context
- Notes on the law’s progression from ancient customs to recognized legal practices
- Illustrative references to plates and historical descriptions that accompany the discussion
Ideal for readers of legal history, constitutional development, and early English jurisprudence seeking a window into historic debates on trial by combat and the rights of defendants in capital cases.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves profoundly into the chronological evolution of the Appeal of Murder, a remnant of archaic law that allows for private prosecution after a public trial. The author meticulously traces the Appeal's origins to ancient societies where individuals avenged personal wrongs with violence. As civilizations developed, the Appeal became a state-sanctioned practice, reflecting the tension between public and private justice. However, the Appeal has always been an outlier in English jurisprudence, which firmly upholds the principle that no one should face jeopardy for the same crime twice. The author argues that the Appeal is not only anachronistic but also violates fundamental principles of justice, such as the sanctity of jury verdicts and the presumption of innocence. By providing a thorough history, legal analysis, and ethical critique, this book offers compelling insights into the complexities and contradictions of the Appeal of Murder, shedding light on its historical justification, modern anomalies, and the need for its abolition. 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. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331189138_0
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