1732 ENGLISH LAWYER Shewing Nature & Forms of Original Writs by W. BOHUM antique

Bohun, WilliamThe English Lawyer: Shewing the Nature and Forms of Original Writs, Processes and Mandates, Of the Courts at Westminster. As Also the Forms of Returns and Directions of Writs, Processes, &c. With Many Curious Observations on the Whole. Written and Composed in Pursuance of the Late Act 4 Geo. II. Cap 26. That All Proceedings in Courts of Justice Shall be in the English Language. [London]: Printed by E. and R. Nutt, And R. Gosling, 1732.xxiv, 464 pp. Size 5 by 8"Later cloth with title label to the spinevery good condition First and only edition. This book appeared at a turning point in the history of English pleading. The act of King George II that abolished the use of Law-French and Latin compelled the legal profession to devise writs and pleadings in English. This book aims to elucidate the new English forms while keeping them consistent with "the nature and forms" of their predecessors. Bohun was an attorney and prolific author who published well-received treatises on legal education, pleading, ecclesiastical law and other subjects. English Short-Title Catalogue N6980.Text in English================================================Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bohun, William The English Lawyer: Shewing the Nature and Forms of Original Writs, Processes and Mandates, Of the Courts at Westminster. As Also the Forms of Returns and Directions of Writs, Processes, &c. With Many Curious Observations on the Whole. Written and Composed in Pursuance of the Late Act 4 Geo. II. Cap 26. That All Proceedings in Courts of Justice Shall be in the English Language. [London]: Printed by E. and R. Nutt, And R. Gosling, 1732. xxiv, 464 pp. Size 5 by 8" Later cloth with title label to the spine very good condition  First and only edition. This book appeared at a turning point in the history of English pleading. The act of King George II that abolished the use of Law-French and Latin compelled the legal profession to devise writs and pleadings in English. This book aims to elucidate the new English forms while keeping them consistent with "the nature and forms" of their predecessors. Bohun was an attorney and prolific author who published well-received treatises on legal education, pleading, ecclesiastical law and other subjects. English Short-Title Catalogue N6980. Text in English ================================================ Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

• Topic:Historical
• Binding:Cloth
• Subject:Law & Government
• Language:English
• Original/Facsimile:Original
• Year Printed:1732