Jottings of an old solicitor

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Edition Details

Creator or Attribution (Responsibility): John Hollams
Language: English
Jurisdiction(s): England
Publication Information: London : J. Murray, 1906
Publication Type (Medium): Anecdotes, Biography
Material: Biography, Document, Internet resource
Type: Internet Resource, Computer File
Series title: Making of modern law.
Permalink: https://books.lawi.org.uk/jottings-of-an-old-solicitor/ (Stable identifier)

Additional Format

Print version: Hollams, John, Sir, 1820-1910. Jottings of an old solicitor. London: J. Murray, 1906 (OCoLC)3896767

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1 online resource (VIII, 254 pages)

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Early recollections. —
Obsolete procedure in the courts of law in 1840. —
Procedure in the Court of chancery —
alteration in rules of evidence. —
Fraud —
trial by jury. —
Expense of juries —
cost of litigation and appeals. —
Administration of justice in the provinces. —
Undesirable effect of existing law in some instances. —
Mention of distinguished judges. —
Difference of opinion of eminent judges as to judgment to be given. —
Promotion to the bench —
ability and tact of advocates. —
Proceedings in chancery —
private bill legislation in Parliament —
advocacy of counsel and solicitors. —
Land transfer —
limited liability —
statute of frauds. —
Personal.

Bibliographic information

Publisher: J. Murray
Responsable Person: by Sir John Hollams.
Publication Date: 1906
Country/State: England
Number of Editions: 13 editions
First edition Date: 1906
Last edition Date: 1906
General Notes: Reproduction of original from Harvard Law School Library.
Reproduction Notes: Electronic reproduction. [S.l.] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2011. MiAaHDL
Languages: English
Library of Congress Code: KD466
OCLC: 60732850

Main Contents

Early recollections.
Obsolete procedure in the courts of law in 1840.
Procedure in the Court of chancery
alteration in rules of evidence.
Fraud
trial by jury.
Expense of juries
cost of litigation and appeals.
Administration of justice in the provinces.
Undesirable effect of existing law in some instances.
Mention of distinguished judges.
Difference of opinion of eminent judges as to judgment to be given.
Promotion to the bench
ability and tact of advocates.
Proceedings in chancery
private bill legislation in Parliament
advocacy of counsel and solicitors.
Land transfer
Limited liability
statute of frauds.
Personal.

Jottings of an old solicitor

Jottings of an old solicitor