Comprehensive coverage of early American law, distilled for today’s readers. This volume presents a concise, American-focused view of law from Nathan Dane’s classic eight-volume digest. It connects the nation’s foundations to practical rules that still shape legal thinking.
At its core, the work abridges important cases and decisions, and adds notes and comments to illuminate essential points. It emphasizes how American charters, constitutions, statutes, and adjudged cases form the groundwork for understanding law in the United States. The introduction explains the plan to bring together federal, state, and territorial law in a single, usable reference—bridging English law adopted here with uniquely American principles. This edition is designed to be approachable for students and practitioners who need a reliable, compact resource without wading through outdated or inapplicable material.
Ideal for readers seeking a solid, historically informed foundation in American law and its development.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book considers the development of American law from its English roots during the tumultuous period of the American Revolution. The author examines how existing English law was adapted and transformed to reflect the changing political and social landscape of the newly independent nation. The author delves into various areas of law, including contracts, torts, and property, tracing the evolution of legal principles and doctrines as they were shaped by American courts and legislatures. By examining key cases and statutes, the book sheds light on the ways in which American law diverged from its English origins, and how it came to reflect the unique values and circumstances of the American republic. Ultimately, this book provides a comprehensive and nuanced account of the formative period of American law, highlighting the interplay between legal tradition and the demands of a new nation. It is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the historical foundations of the American legal system and its enduring influence on American society. 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 9781332952649_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332952649
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