An introduction to the law relative to trials at nisi prius. The sixth edition, corrected; with additions to the present time. By Francis Buller, Esq. of the Middle Temple.
by Buller, Francis (1746-1800)
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Dublin: Dublin, printed for Eliz. Lynch, Skinner-Row, and in the Four-Courts. M,DCC,XCI. [1791], 1791. Leather. Good. Description: 8vo (9¼ × 6 in): t-p. [12] p., 1 l., 336 (i.e., 343), [43] p. (Seven page numbers are doubled and placed in brackets, to accommodate new matter without deranging the index; see the "Advertisement," on b4r.) Early calf, gilt title label. · Register: 8º: a-b^4 B-Z^8 2A-D^4 2E^2. · Condition: Joints cracked, reinforced with glue, head and tail chipped, boards rubbed, label darkened, paper toned. · Comments: Dublin reprint of the fifth London edition. The first edition by Buller appeared in 1772, but it was based on an earlier work by his uncle Henry Earl of Bathurst. The book is divided into three logical parts: a discussion of the substantive law of each form of action (which forms the bulk of the book), a section on the law evidence, and a concluding section on trial procedure in general. Each cause of action is briefly defined in general terms, followed by a discussion of particular points of law and practice, which are usually illustrated by reported cases, taken from both printed and manuscript reports. Its compendious yet comprehensive coverage made it very popular, going through six London editions in the eighteenth century, as well as two Dublin and one New York edition. This is the edition found in Thomas Jefferson's library. · References: Johnson 29 (7 copies); S&M 1:335(3); Holdsworth, HEL 12:354; ESTC N17056.
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- An introduction to the law relative to trials at nisi prius. The sixth edition, corrected; with additions to the present time. By Francis Buller, Esq. of the Middle Temple.
- Author
- Buller, Francis (1746-1800)
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- Leather
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- Hardcover
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- Dublin, printed for Eliz. Lynch, Skinner-Row, and in the Four-Courts. M,DCC,XCI. [1791]
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- Dublin
- Date Published
- 1791
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