The History of the Cases of Controverted Elections, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint): Which Were Tried and Determined During the First Session of the Fourteenth Parliament of Great Britain - Couverture souple
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A clear, historically grounded guide to contested elections in early Britain, with practical insights into how laws and procedures shaped parliamentary power.
This volume gathers reports on cases of controverted elections tried and determined during the first session of the Fourteenth Parliament of Great Britain. It offers both the historical backdrop of how elections were conducted and the legal reasoning used to resolve disputes between electors, candidates, and the crown. Readers will encounter discussions of voting rights, freemen, bribery, writs, and the evolving role of the Commons as a check on contested returns.
- Detailed case notes from notable boroughs, including Bristol, Abingdon, Pontefract, and Shrewsbury.
- Examination of election law, jurisdiction, and parliamentary procedure across early modern Britain.
- Insight into how the balance of power between the Crown, the Lords, and the Commons developed over time.
- Analysis of recurring questions about eligibility, freeman rights, and the interpretation of writs and polls.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, a collection of election trial reports written between 1782 and 1774, represents an important step in establishing the impartiality and uniformity of electoral law in England. It captures the early development of an independent and equitable judicial framework for resolving election disputes. The author, a lawyer in attendance at many of these trials, provides unprecedented insights into the legal arguments, evidence, and committee deliberations shaping the electoral landscape of the time. By preserving these proceedings, the book serves as a valuable historical record and a testament to the author's commitment to the rule of law and fair representation. 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 9781332990825_0
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