Cadwalader's Cases, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Cadwalader, John

 
9781528440660: Cadwalader's Cases, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Historic Civil War–era law collection that explains decisive rulings on prize, belligerency, and maritime justice. This volume gathers key opinions from Judge John Cadwalader, offering a clear window into how early American courts interpreted prize cases, admiralty matters, and equity during a pivotal era.

The book presents a curated sequence of rulings from 1858 to 1879, spanning prize law, belligerency questions, and related legal questions arising in the Civil War period. Readings emphasize the development of common-law reasoning, maritime law, and the way courts balanced national interests with private rights in a time of national conflict. The edition includes rulings across admiralty, equity, and at common law, offering historical context and practical examples of mid‑19th century jurisprudence.

- Understand how prize and belligerency issues were decided during the Civil War
- See how admiralty and maritime cases were treated alongside equity and common law
- Explore the structure of 19th‑century legal reasoning and reporting
- Locate a broad list of cases reported in this volume for reference and study

Ideal for readers of historical legal texts, law students, and researchers seeking a window into 19th‑century American jurisprudence and its handling of wartime legal questions.

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9780260051394: Cadwalader's Cases, Vol. 2: Being Decisions of the Hon. John Cadwalader, Judge of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of ... Ruling Opinions on Questions of Prize and

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  026005139X ISBN 13 :  9780260051394
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2019
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